This operation manual contains important information which you should
read carefully before using your microwave oven.
IMPORTANT:
There may be a serious risk to health if this operation manual is not
followed or if the oven is modified so that it operates with the door open.
If you require any advice or assistance regarding your
Sharp product, please visit our website:
www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport
Customers without Internet access may telephone:
08705 274277 (9am - 5pm)
(01) 676 0648 (from Ireland)
A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households)
1. In the European Union
Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin!
Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation
that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.
Following the implementation by members states private households within the EU states may return
their used electrical and electronic equipment to designated collection facilities free of charge*.
In some countries* your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you
purchase a similar new one.
*) Please contact your local authority for further details.
If your used electrical or electronic equipment has batteries or accumulators, please dispose of these
separately beforehand according to local requirements.
By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary
treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and
human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling.
2. In other Countries outside the EU
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct
method of disposal.
For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer,
even if you don’t purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed on the homepage of
www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.
B. Information on Disposal for Business Users.
1. In the European Union
If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it:
Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the product. You might
be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling. Small products (and small amounts)
might be taken back by your local collection facilities.
For Spain: Please contact the established collection system or your local authority for take-back of
your used products.
2. In other Countries outside the EU
If you wish to discard of this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct
method of disposal.
Attention: Your
product is marked
with this symbol.
It means that used
electrical and
electronic
products should
not be mixed with
general household
• The waveguide cover is fragile. Care should be taken when cleaning inside the oven to ensure that it is not
damaged.
• After cooking fatty foods without a cover, always clean the cavity and especially the grill heating element
thoroughly, these must be dry and free from grease. Built-up grease may overheat and begin to smoke or
catch fire.
•Always operate the oven with the turntable fitted correctly. This promotes thorough, even cooking. A
badly fitted turntable may rattle, may not rotate properly and could cause damage to the oven.
• The turntable rotates clockwise or anti-clockwise. The rotary direction may change each time you start
the oven. This does not affect cooking performance.
• When you order accessories, please quote both the PART NAME and MODEL NUMBER to your dealer
or SHARP approved service facility. The model number is located at the bottom of the control panel.
WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, accessories and dishes will become very hot during
operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.
ACCESSORIES:
Check to make sure the following accessories are
provided:
14. Turntable 15. Turntable support
16. Low rack 17. High rack
18. Shelves (x2)
• Place the turntable support into the coupling in
the centre of the oven floor, TOP side up (TOP is
engraved on one side).
• Place the turntable onto the turntable support.
• When using the shelves, place them onto the
shelf runners as shown in Fig. A. Ensure the shelf
locater is on the right hand side.
•To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or
containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim
when removing them from the oven.
•For use of the accessories, refer to the grilling,
dual cooking and convection sections on pages 12
to 17.
Never touch the grill when it is hot.
OVEN:
1. Control panel
2. Shelf runners
3. Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE)
4. Coupling
5. Oven cavity
6. Door seals and sealing surfaces
7. Door latches
8. Door opening handle
9. Grill heating element
10. Oven lamp
11. Ventilation openings
12. Outer cabinet
13. Power cord
11
13
12
14
15
8
3567
4
910
1
2
Shelf locater
Fig. A
16
17
18
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CONTROL PANEL
DIGITAL DISPLAY INDICATORS:
1. COOK
2. GRILL
3. CONVECTION
4. MICROWAVE
KEYS:
5. TIME
6. GRILL
7. COMBI.
8. EXPRESS COOK
9. EXPRESS DEFROST
10. AUTO COOK
11. LESS/MORE
12. AUTO START/CLOCK
13. START/AUTO MINUTE
14. STOP/CLEAR
15. KITCHEN TIMER
16. WEIGHT
17. CONV. (ºC)
18. MICRO. POWER
5
4
14
1
2
3
6
7
8
9
10
13
11
12
15
16
17
18
NOTE:
The control panel's design slightly different due to
the model you purchased.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker,
consult your doctor or the pacemaker
manufacturer prior to oven use.
Oven Use:
• The oven is for domestic food use only.
•Never operate when empty, except as directed
in the ‘Heating without food’ section on page
12.
• Do not leave or store anything inside the oven
when not in use.
•Never attempt to use the oven with the door
open. It is important not to force or tamper
with the door safety latches.
•Never operate the oven with any object caught
in the door.
• Do not insert fingers or objects in the holes of
the door latches or air-vent openings as this may
damage the oven and cause an electric shock.
• If water or food drops inside the air vent
openings switch the oven off immediately,
unplug it and call a SHARP approved service
facility. (See page 36).
•Never move the oven while it is operating.
• The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable,
dishes, accessories and especially the grill will
become very hot during operation. Care
should be taken to avoid touching these areas.
To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.
Before cleaning make sure they are not hot.
FIRE: If smoke is observed, switch off
and unplug the appliance and keep the
door closed in order to stifle any flames.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNING: Only allow children to use
the oven without supervision when
adequate instructions have been given so
that the child is able to use the oven in a
safe way and understands the hazards of
improper use.
Accessible parts may become hot during
use. Young children should be kept away.
WARNING: Liquids and other foods
must not be heated in sealed containers
since they are liable to explode.
Microwave heating of beverages can
result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care has to be taken when
handling the container. Stir the liquid
prior to and during heating/ reheating,
let liquid stand for at least 20 seconds in
the oven after cooking.
INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Inspect the Oven:
• Check the oven carefully for damage
before and regularly after installation.
•Make sure the door closes properly,
that it is not misaligned or warped.
• Check the hinges and door safety
latches are not broken or loose.
• Ensure the door seal and sealing
surfaces are not damaged. If the door
or door seals are damaged, the oven
must not be operated until it has
been repaired by a competent person.
• Inspect the oven interior and door for
dents.
1. Remove all packing materials including the
feature sticker (if applicable). The waveguide
cover prevents food and grease from entering
the waveguide area where it could cause
damage. DO NOT REMOVE THE
WAVEGUIDE COVER.
2. The oven door will become hot during
cooking. Place or mount the oven so that the
bottom of the oven is 85cm or more above
the floor. Ensure the surface or mounting
IMPORTANT:
If any damage is apparent, do not operate
the oven in any way, until it has been
repaired by a SHARP trained engineer.
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INSTALLATION
position is strong enough to take the oven
weight, plus the heaviest item likely to be
cooked in the oven.
3. The minimum
height of free space
necessary above
the top surface of
the oven is 13cm.
4. Do not place the oven where heat, moisture
or high humidity are generated, (for example,
near or above a conventional oven) or near
combustible materials (for example, curtains).
Do not block or obstruct air vent openings.
Do not place objects on top of the oven.
5. Make sure the power supply cord is
undamaged (See “ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION” below).
Do not allow the power supply cord to
run over any hot or sharp surfaces, such
as the hot air vent area at the top rear
of the oven.
6. The socket must be readily accessible so that
it can be easily unplugged in an emergency.
7. Do not use the oven outdoors.
BUILDING-IN-KIT.
An installation frame is available which enables
the microwave oven to be integrated within a
kitchen unit.
The microwave oven is not designed to be built
above or near a conventional oven.
SHARP recommend the use of the build in kit
EBR-9910 (for R-959M) or EBR-99ST (for R98STM-A), available from your SHARP dealer.
Only the use of this frame will guarantee the
quality and safety of the oven.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.
• Do not allow water to come into contact with
the power supply cord or plug.
• Insert the plug properly into the socket.
• Do not connect other appliances to the same
socket using an adaptor plug.
• If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by a Sharp approved service facility or
a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.
• When removing the plug from the socket
always grip the plug, never the cord as this may
damage the power supply cord and the
connections inside the plug.
• If the plug fitted to your oven is a rewireable
type and in the event of the socket outlet in
your home not being compatible with the plug
supplied, remove the plug properly (do not
cut off).
• If the plug fitted to your oven is a nonrewirable type and in the event of the socket
outlet in your home not being compatible with
the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug.
• Refit with a suitable type, observing the wiring
code given in ‘To replace the mains plug’ on
page 36.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED
To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring
code given in `To replace the mains plug’ on
page 36.
IMPORTANT!
• The fuse from the cut-off plug should be
removed and the plug disposed of in a safe
manner.
• Under no circumstances should the cut-off
plug be inserted into a socket outlet as a
serious electric shock may occur.
• The plug must not be used without the fuse
cover fitted.
•If you have any doubt about your microwave
oven obtain the help of a qualified electrician.
• When replacing the plug please ensure that
you use a BSI or ASTA approved plug to
BS1363, this should be fitted with a brown
coloured 13 amp fuse approved by BSI or
ASTA to BS1362. If you have any doubt about
electrical connection seek the help of a
qualified electrician.
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HEATING CATEGORY
The heating category (a letter A to E) developed
by MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and
Food) with microwave oven and food
manufacturers indicates the ability of the oven to
heat small quantities of food (up to 500g [1lb
2oz]). It does not represent the general
performance of the oven.
HOW YOUR OVEN WORKS
Microwaves are energy waves, similar to those
used for TV and radio signals.
Electrical energy is converted into microwave
energy, which is directed into the oven cavity via
a waveguide. To prevent food and grease entering
the wave guide it is protected by the waveguide
cover.
Microwaves cannot pass through metal, because
of this the oven cavity is made of metal and there
is a fine metal mesh on the door.
During cooking the microwaves bounce off the
sides of the oven cavity at random.
Microwaves will pass through certain materials,
such as glass and plastic, to heat the food.
(See ‘Suitable Cookware’ on page 30).
Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves
which cause them to vibrate. This creates heat by
friction, in the same way your hands get warm
when you rub them together.
The outer areas of the food are heated by the
microwave energy, then the heat moves to the
centre by conduction, as it does in conventional
cooking. It is important to turn, rearrange or stir
food to ensure even heating.
Once cooking is complete, the oven
automatically stops producing microwaves.
Standing time is necessary after cooking, as it
enables the heat to disperse equally throughout
the food.
Microwave output power
in Watts (based on
international (IEC 60705)
standard).
600 700 800 900 1000 Watts
OVEN
OUTPUT
POWER
Less heating time required
More heating time required
OVEN
OUTPUT
CATEGORY
Less heating time required
More heating time required
Letter representing the
oven heating category.
Microwave Symbol.
A B C D E
Food packs carry cooking instructions for heating
categories A to E. Follow instructions for the
letter corresponding to the oven’s heating
category. The higher the output power and
heating category of the oven the less heating time
is required as shown opposite.
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BEFORE OPERATION
Your oven has an energy save mode.
1. Plug in the oven. Nothing will appear on the
display at this time.
2. Open the door. The display will flash the
message shown.
3. Close the door. The display will show “ . 0”.
NOTE: When new, the very first time the grill
and convection are used, smoke and
odour will be given off.
To avoid this happening when food is
being cooked, heat the oven without
food for approx. 20 minutes.
(Please refer to “Heating without food”
on page 12.)
2.
3.
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
Power LevelPress thePercentage
MICRO.
POWER
key
HIGHx 1100%
MEDIUM HIGHx 270%
MEDIUMx 350%
MEDIUM LOWx 430%
(Defrost)
LOWx 510%
(Defrost)
•Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown
opposite.
•To change the power level for cooking, enter
the cooking time and then press the MICRO.
POWER key.
Power level:
The microwave power level is varied by the
microwave energy switching on and off.
When using power levels other than 100% you
will be able to hear the microwave energy pulsing
on and off as the food cooks or defrosts.
IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will
cook at 100% unless you press the MICRO.
POWER key to the desired setting.
Check the power level:
To check the microwave power level during
cooking, press the MICRO. POWER key.
As long as your finger is pressing the MICRO.POWER key the power level will be displayed.
The oven continues to count down although the
display will show the power level.
MICROWAVE
POWER KEY
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ENERGY SAVE MODE
Your oven has an Energy Save Mode.
This facility saves electricity when the oven is not
in use.
• If the oven is not used, it will default to Energy
Save Mode after 3 minutes. The display is blank
and the oven cannot be operated.
•To operate the oven, open and then close the
door. “0” will be displayed and the oven is
ready to use.
To cancel Energy Save Mode, set the clock.
(Please refer to page 9.)
To cancel the clock, follow the procedure
opposite. (This will restart Energy Save Mode.)
Notes:
• If you unplug your oven at any stage you will
have to reset the clock to cancel Energy Save
Mode.
• If the clock has been set, cancelling Energy
Save Mode, then your oven has a safety feature
which prevents the START/AUTO MINUTE
key from working if the oven has not been in
use for more than 3 minutes. Press the
STOP/CLEAR key or open and close the
door to re-use the oven.
1. Time of day appears on the display.
2. Press the AUTO START/CLOCK
key once.
3. Press the AUTO START/CLOCK key again.
x1
x1
4. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once. The power will be off and the display
will show nothing.
x1
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SETTING THE CLOCK
Your oven has a 12 hour clock.
•To select the 12 hour clock, press the AUTOSTART/CLOCK key once.
To set the time of day follow the instructions
opposite.
1. Select the clock.
2. Enter the hours by pressing the TIME keys.
3. Press the AUTO START/CLOCK key again.
x1
4. Enter the minutes by pressing the TIME keys.
5. To start the clock, press the AUTO
START/CLOCK key again.
NOTES:
•Press the STOP/CLEAR key if you make a
mistake during programming.
• If you press any of the TIME keys too many
times, continue to press the key until the
desired time re-appears.
•To check the time of day during a cooking
process, press the AUTO START/CLOCK
key and the time of day will remain on the
display as long as you keep your finger on the
key. This does not affect the cooking process.
• If the clock is set, when cooking is complete,
the display will show the correct time of day.
If the clock has not been set, the display will
only show “.0” when cooking is complete.
• If the electrical power supply to your
microwave oven is interrupted, the display will
intermittently show “.0” after the power is
reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the
programme will be erased. The time of day will
also be erased.
• When you want to reset the time of day,
follow the opposite example again.
x1
x1
x1
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN
MANUAL COOKING
• Enter the cooking time.
• Select the cooking mode; MICROWAVE,
GRILL, CONVECTION, DUAL GRILL and
DUAL CONVECTION can be selected.
• Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3
times during cooking, if required.
• After cooking, cover the food and leave to
stand, if required.
• Refer to the cooking charts in the cookbook
section, pages 39 - 44.
Your oven enables you to cook and defrost food
using the automatic programmes, or to cook and
defrost food manually.
Automatic cooking and defrosting allows you to
cook and defrost using preset programmes
where the timings have been calculated for you,
e.g Express Cook and Express Defrost.
Manual cooking and defrosting allows you to
cook/defrost foods and weights which are not
included in the automatic programmes.
The following are examples of manual cooking
and defrosting.
For automatic cooking and defrosting refer to
pages 18 - 23.
Example:
To cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 70%
microwave power.
1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the
1 MIN. key twice, then the 10 SEC. key
three times.
2. Input the power level by pressing the
MICRO. POWER key twice.
x2
x2
x3
Starting the oven:
Close the door and press
the START/AUTO
MINUTE key.
Stopping the oven:
If you want to stop the oven
during cooking, press the
STOP/CLEAR key once
or open the oven door.
If you want to cancel the
cooking programme, press
the STOP/CLEAR key
twice.
Opening and closing the door:
To open the oven door, pull the door opening
handle.
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to start cooking.
x1
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN
NOTES FOR MANUAL COOKING AND
DEFROSTING:
•When the oven starts, the oven lamp will light
and the turntable will rotate clockwise or
anti-clockwise.
•Your oven can be programmed up to 99
minutes, 90 seconds (99.90).
NOTE: If you cook food for more than the
standard time (see chart on page 34) using the
same cooking mode, the oven’s safety
mechanisms automatically activate. The
microwave power level will be reduced.
• If the door is opened during cooking/defrosting
to stir or turn over food, the cooking time on
the display stops automatically. The
cooking/defrosting time starts to count down
again when the door is closed and the
START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.
•When cooking/defrosting is complete, the time
of day will reappear on the display, if the clock
has been set.
• If you want to know the power level during
cooking, press the MICRO. POWER key.
As long as your finger is touching the key, the
power level will be displayed.
MANUAL DEFROSTING
• Enter the defrosting time and use microwave
power levels 10% or 30% to defrost (refer to
page 7).
• Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3
times during defrosting.
• After defrosting, cover the food in foil and
leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted.
• Refer to the defrosting charts in the cookbook
section, page 38.
Example:
To defrost for 10 minutes on 30% microwave
power.
1. Enter the defrosting time by pressing the
10 MIN. key once.
2. Input the power level by pressing the
MICRO. POWER key 4 times.
x1
x4
The display will count down
through the defrosting time.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to start defrosting.
x1
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HEATING WITHOUT FOOD
x2
x1
x1
You may detect smoke or a burning smell when
using the grill and convection for the first time.
This is normal and not a sign that the oven is out
of order.
To avoid this problem, when first using the oven,
heat the oven without food for 20 minutes on
grill and then at convection 250ºC.
IMPORTANT: During operation, to allow
smoke or smells to disperse open a window or
switch the kitchen ventilation on. Make sure
there is no food in the oven.
WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, and accessories will become very hot during
operation. Take care to avoid burns when cooling the oven down after operation.
1. Enter the required heating time by pressingthe 10 MIN. key twice.
2. Select GRILL or CONVECTION once.
The display will count down
When the oven has finished the operation,
open the door to cool the oven cavity.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to start the operation.
x1
OR
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GRILL COOKING
x2
x1
x1
The grill at the top of the oven cavity has one
power setting only. The grill is assisted by the
turntable which rotates simultaneously to
ensure even browning.
Use the racks for grilling small items of food
such as bacon, gammon and teacakes, turn over
halfway through grilling.
Food can be placed either directly onto the
racks, or into a flan dish/heat-resistant plate on
the racks.
NOTES:
• It is not necessary to preheat the grill before
cooking.
•Follow the recommended grilling times and
procedures in the charts on page 43 in the
cookbook section.
• When browning foods in a deep container,
place on the turntable or low rack.
• The shelves are not suitable for grill cooking.
• After cooking is complete the cooling fan will
continue working for a short time to lower the
temperature of the electrical and mechanical
parts. The display may show “NOW
COOLING”.
WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, accessories and dishes will become very hot during
operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.
Example:
To grill for 20 minutes, using GRILL.
1. Enter the grilling time by pressing the
10 MIN. key twice.
2. Select GRILL by pressing the GRILL key
once.
The display will count down
through the grilling time.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to start grilling.
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PREHEATING THE OVEN
Shelf runners
1
2
WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, accessories and dises will become very hot during
operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.
Example:
To preheat the oven to 180ºC.
1. Enter the temperature by pressing the
CONV. (ºC) key 6 times.
2. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to start preheating.
3. When the oven reaches 180ºC, the audible
signal will sound and the oven will display
180ºC. Place food in the oven, enter the
desired cooking time and press the
START/AUTO MINUTE key.
NOTES:
•When the oven is preheating, the turntable
should be in the oven.
•When the oven reaches the desired
temperature, the audible signal will sound and
the temperature will be displayed in ºC.
Do not press the STOP/CLEAR key after
opening and closing the door, as this will
cancel the Convection mode.
• The preheated temperature will be maintained
for approximately 30 minutes.
After this time, preheat will be cancelled.
• During preheating and convection cooking, you
will hear the cooling fan cycling on and off.
This is completely normal and will not affect
the cooking.
•You can check the actual temperature during
preheating by pressing the CONV. (ºC) key.
The temperature will appear on the display.
This will not affect the oven operation.
• If you prefer not to preheat the oven where
recommended in the cookbook section, allow
extra cooking time.
•Temperature measurements taken whilst the
oven is in convection mode will differ from the
displayed level. This will not affect the cooking
results as long as the operation manual and
cookbook section are followed correctly.
Your oven can be preheated to a
desired temperature prior to
convection cooking.
NOTE FOR SHELVES:
When using the shelves follow the notes below:
• The correct position for the shelves is 1 and 2, as shown
in the diagram below.
• Do not place food weighing more than 5kg on the shelves.
• When removing the food, pull the shelf until it is slightly
locked, then remove the food.
x6
x1
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CONVECTION COOKING
NOTES:
•When the oven is preheating, the turntable
should be in the oven.
• When using the CONV. (ºC) key, all metal
cookware can be used. (See ‘Suitable Cookware’
on page 30).
•Follow convection times and procedures in the
charts and recipes in the cookbook section.
•Food manufacturers instructions are only a guideline, so cooking times may need to be adjusted.
•Pressing the CONV. (ºC) key during cooking
will display the programmed temperature. This
will not affect the programme or cooking time.
•Always check the food is piping hot before
consuming.
• After cooking is complete the cooling fan will
continue working for a short time to lower the
temperature of the electrical and mechanical
parts. The display may show “NOW COOLING”.
• Heat generated by the oven during convection
cooking may cause the backplate of the oven to
discolour. This is completely normal and will not
affect the performance of the oven.
Convection cooking is ideal for cooking cakes, buns,
biscuits, scones and for proving bread at 40˚C.
To achieve the best results when cooking by
CONVECTION:
• Use the lower shelf for one layer cooking unless
food manufacturer’s instructions differ.
• Use the lower and upper shelves for two layer
cooking.
• Rotate the cookware 180 degrees after half the
cooking time.
• Where possible, place food in its container
directly onto the shelf.
• The turntable should be in the oven when using
the shelves.
• Although this product is a conventional
convection oven, consideration has to be given
to the smaller size and power of the product in
comparison to a standard kitchen oven, so the
final result may vary.
• When cooking chilled or frozen foods on
CONVECTION mode, allowance must be given
to heat loss after the preheat cycle due to the
insertion of the food.
The temperatures available in ºC are:
250ºC, 230ºC, 220ºC, 200ºC, 190ºC,
180ºC, 160ºC, 130ºC, 100ºC, 40ºC.
WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity,
accessories and dishes will become very
hot during operation. To prevent burns,
always use thick oven gloves.
Example:
To cook for 20 minutes at 200ºC convection.
1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the
10 MIN. key twice.
2. Input the temperature by pressing the
CONV. (ºC) key 4 times.
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to start cooking.
NOTE FOR USING SHELVES:
When using the shelves follow the
notes below to prevent them
slipping out:
•The correct position for the
shelves is 1 and 2, as shown
in the diagram.
• Do not place food
weighing more than 5kg
on the shelves.
• When removing the food,
pull the shelf until it is slightly
locked, then remove the food.
Shelf runners
1
2
x2
x4
x1
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DUAL COOKING
Dual Cook combines microwave
power with convection or the
grill.
The combination of microwave power with
convection or the grill reduces cooking time and
provides a crisp, brown finish.
There are two Dual Cook modes:
1. Dual Convection - Convection with microwave.
2. Dual Grill - Grill with microwave.
To select the Dual Cook mode required, enter
the cooking time and follow the table below.
Dual Cook ModePress COMBI. key
DUAL CONVECTION
(ConvectionOnce
and Microwave*)
DUAL GRILL
(Top and Twice
Microwave*)
Example for Microwave and Convection:
To cook for 20 minutes using Dual Convection,
230ºC, 10% microwave power.
1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the
10 MIN. key twice
2. Select Dual Convection by pressing the
COMBI. key once.
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
5. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to start cooking.
4. Change the power level by pressing the
MICRO. POWER key once.
3. Change the temperature by pressing the
CONV. ºC key once.
WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity,
accessories and dishes will become very
hot during operation. To prevent burns,
always use thick oven gloves.
NOTES:
•Dual Cook is preset with 30% microwave
power. If you wish to change the microwave
power level, press the MICRO. POWER key
until the desired power level is shown on the
display.
*You can select power levels 10%, 30%, 50%
and 70% for DUAL CONVECTION.
*You can select power levels 10%, 30%, 50%,
70% and 100% for DUAL GRILL.
•DUAL CONVECTION is preset with 250ºC
convection. To adjust the convection
temperature, press the CONV. ºC key.
x2
x1
x1
x1
x1
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DUAL COOKING
NOTES:
•For DUAL GRILL it is not necessary to
preheat the grill.
•Use the high rack and low rack for Dual
Cooking (refer to the cooking charts on pages
37 - 94 in the cookbook section.)
• The shelves are not suitable for Dual Cooking.
•Follow the recommended dual cooking times
and procedures in the charts on pages 40 - 43
in the cookbook section.
• When browning foods in a deep container,
place on the turntable or low rack.
•Temperature measurements taken whilst the
oven is in convection mode will differ from the
displayed level. This will not affect the cooking
results as long as the operation manual and
cookbook section are followed correctly.
• After cooking is complete the cooling fan will
continue working for a short time to lower the
temperature of the electrical and mechanical
parts. The display may show “NOW
COOLING”.
Example for Microwave and Grill:
To cook for 15 minutes using Dual Grill, 50%
microwave power.
1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 10
MIN. key once and the 1 MIN. key 5 times.
2. Select Dual Grill by pressing the COMBI.
key twice.
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
4. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to start cooking.
3. Change the power level by pressing the
MICRO. POWER key 4 times.
WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity,
accessories and dishes will become very
hot during operation. To prevent burns,
always use thick oven gloves.
x1
x2
x5
x4
x1
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EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST
EXPRESS COOK enables you to cook 3 popular menus from
frozen or chilled. Please refer to the chart on page 19.
EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to defrost 3 popular menus.
Please refer to the chart on page 20.
Follow the examples below for details on how to operate
these functions.
NOTES:
• If the DOWN ( ▼ ) WEIGHT key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight
range, each time the key is pressed.
• If the UP ( ▲ ) WEIGHT key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range,
each time the key is pressed.
•You can enter the weight by holding down or pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired weight
is displayed.
EXPRESS COOK Example:
To cook 0.6kg of Roast Beef from frozen.
2. Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT
UP key once.
EXPRESS DEFROST Example:
To defrost 1.2kg of Chicken portions.
1. Press the ROAST BEEF/LAMB key once
to select cooking from frozen.
x1
x1
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to start cooking.
2. Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT
DOWN key once.
1. Press the CHICKEN PORTIONS
key once.
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to start cooking.
x1
x1
x1
x1
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EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST
MENUWEIGHT RANGECOOKING PROCEDURE
Roast Beef/Lamb0.6kg - 1.8kg• Place meat in a flan dish on the low rack.
•Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.
• After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in
aluminium foil for 10 minutes.
x1: FrozenNOTE: Select MORE for well done.
x2: ChilledIt is not possible to use the LESS key for beef/lamb.
Roast Pork0.6kg - 1.8kg• Place meat in a flan dish on the low rack.
•Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.
• After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in
aluminium foil for 10 minutes.
x1: FrozenNOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS key
x2: Chilledfor pork.
Roast Poultry1.2kg - 3.6kg• Pierce skin (chilled only) a few times and place
poultry, breast side down, in a flan dish on the
low rack.
•Turn poultry over when the audible signal sounds.
x1: FrozenWhen cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove
x2: Chilledthe giblets at first or second turn over.
• After cooking, leave poultry to stand wrapped in
aluminium foil for 10 minutes.
NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS key for
poultry.
This menu is only suitable for cooking whole poultry.
EXPRESS COOK CHART
• Chilled foods are cooked from 5ºC.
•Frozen foods are cooked from -18ºC.
•For converting to Lb/oz see the conversion chart on page 37.
NOTES FOR EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST:
•Press the MORE or LESS keys before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key as instructed in
the chart above.
• When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signals sound and
instructions will appear on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
• The final food temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is
thoroughly heated after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking time manually.
• All menus on EXPRESS COOK use a combination of microwave power and convection.
• The shelves are not suitable for EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST.
• Before freezing foods, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.
WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, accessories and dishes will become very hot during
operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.
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EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST
WEIGHT RANGE FOR EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST:
•Weigh all meat and poultry prior to cooking/defrosting as the labelled weight is only approximate.
•Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg.
• You are restricted to cook/defrost a weight within the range given in the charts.
•To cook/defrost weights or foods not included in these charts, please refer to the charts in the
cookbook section.
MENUWEIGHT RANGECOOKING PROCEDURE
Chicken Portions0.3kg - 1.2kg• Place portions, best side-up, in a flan dish on the
Approx. weight ofturntable.
each portion:• Turn portions over when the audible signal sounds.
leg portions = 300g• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 15 - 30 minutes until
breast with wingthoroughly defrosted.
portions = 400g
Steaks/Chops0.2kg - 1.2kg• Place steaks/chops in a flan dish on the turntable.
•Turn over and rearrange when the audible signal
sounds.
• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 15 - 30 minutes until
thoroughly defrosted.
Minced Meat0.2kg - 1.0kg• Place minced meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
Beef/Lamb/Pork• Turn over and remove any defrosted parts when
the audible signal sounds.
• Stand (if required), wrapped in foil, for 15 - 30
minutes until thoroughly defrosted.
EXPRESS DEFROST CHART
•Frozen foods are defrosted from -18ºC.
•For converting to Lb/oz see the conversion chart on page 37.
NOTES FOR EXPRESS DEFROST:
• If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminium foil. This will prevent
the areas from becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls.
• Do not cook the meat or poultry until thoroughly defrosted.
• Do not use the racks or shelves for defrosting.
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AUTOCOOK
AUTOCOOK enables you to cook the foods
listed on the control panel.
For cooking instructions please refer to the
charts on pages 22 - 23.
Press the AUTOCOOK key until the number
corresponding to the food listed on the control
panel, appears in the display.
Follow the example opposite for more details on
how to operate this function.
NOTES:
• If the DOWN ( ▼ ) WEIGHT key is pressed
the display will count down from the highest
weight range, each time the key is pressed.
• If the UP ( ▲ ) WEIGHT key is pressed the
display will count up from the lowest weight
range, each time the key is pressed.
•You can enter the weight by holding down or
pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired
weight is displayed.
•You can select the menu by holding down or
pressing the AUTOCOOK key until the
desired menu is displayed.
Example:
To cook 0.3kg of Oven Chips (AUTOCOOK 5).
1. Select the menu required by pressing the
AUTOCOOK key 5 times.
2. Enter the weight by pressing the
WEIGHT UP key 3 times.
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to start cooking.
WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity,
accessories and dishes will become very
hot during operation. To prevent burns,
always use thick oven gloves.
x5
x3
x1
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AUTOCOOK
MENUWEIGHT RANGECOOKING INSTRUCTIONS
AUTOCOOK 1 0.30kg - 0.80kg• See and follow the IMPORTANT NOTE FOR READY
Chilled Ready MEALS on page 23.
Meals• For one section containers use a
Stirrable:skewer to pierce film in 5 places.
e.g. Spaghetti• For two section containers,
bolognese,pierce using a skewer.
Beef stewPierce meat/main section 3 times and rice/pasta
Non-stirrable:section twice.
e.g. Lasagne,• For food contained in bag(s), pierce 5 times on one
Cottage pieside. Cook pierced side-up.
• Where bags come already perforated, do not pierce.
AUTOCOOK 2 0.30kg - 0.80kg• Place on the turntable.
Frozen Ready • Stir, if possible, when the audible signal sounds.
Meals• After cooking, leave to stand for 2 minutes before
Stirrable:serving.
e.g. SpaghettiNOTES:
bolognese,• For stirrable foods, including food in bags, stir or
Beef stewmanipulate contents when the audible signal sounds.
Non-stirrable:•For non-stirrable foods, press the MORE key.
e.g. Lasagne,(It is not necessary to stir.)
Cottage pie• It is not possible to use the LESS key for these menus.
AUTOCOOK 3 0.1kg - 0.4kg• Place the food in a flan dish on the high rack.
Crispy Crumb• Turn the food over when the audible signal sounds.
Foods• After cooking, leave to stand for 2 minutes before
Chilled & Frozenserving.
e.g. Fish fingers,NOTE:
Chicken nuggets,For Frozen Crispy Crumb foods use the MORE key.
Chicken escalopes
AUTOCOOK 4 0.2kg - 0.8kg• Place the pizza directly on to the low rack.
Oven Ready PizzaNOTES:
•For Frozen Pizza use the MORE key.
•For very thin pizza use the LESS key.
AUTOCOOK 5 0.1kg - 0.4kg• Place the chips in a flan dish on the high rack.
Oven Chips• Turn the chips over when the audible signal sounds.
FrozenNOTES:
•For thin oven chips use the LESS key.
•For thick oven chips use the MORE key.
AUTOCOOK 6 1 - 6 potatoes (pieces) • Pierce each potato in several places and place towards
Baked Potatoes1 potato =the edge of the turntable.
approx. 250g• Turn food over when the audible signal sounds.
• After cooking, leave to stand wrapped in aluminium
foil for 2 - 3 minutes.
AUTOCOOK CHART
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AUTOCOOK
MENUWEIGHT RANGECOOKING INSTRUCTIONS
AUTOCOOK 7 0.1kg - 0.3kg• Place rice/pasta in an appropriate sized bowl.
Rice/Pasta• Add 300ml (1/2 pint) of boiling water per 100g rice/pasta.
• Do not cover.
• Place in the centre of the turntable.
• Stir when the audible signal sounds.
• After cooking, stir and stand for 2 minutes before
draining and rinsing in boiling water.
AUTOCOOK 8 0.8kg - 1.4kg•
Carefully follow the chosen recipe in the cookbook section.
Cake• Place the cake in the oven on the low rack.
NOTES:
•Cakes recommended from the cookbook section:
Moist Carrot Cake (approx 1.1kg)
Parkin (approx 1.4kg)
Chocolate Brownies (approx 1.3kg)
Lattice Cake (approx 0.8kg)
Cherry and Almond Cake (approx 0.9kg)
• Do not use metal cooking utensils.
AUTOCOOK CHART
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR READY MEALS:
• These menus are suitable for savoury microwave ready meals only.
•Always check food is thoroughly heated before serving, if necessary increase cooking time, using
70% microwave power level and check the food every minute.
• Remove outer cardboard packaging as instructed by the manufacturer.
• If the food container is made of aluminium foil, remove the food and place in suitable container, cover
with microwave cling film and pierce in 5 places before heating. (See ‘Suitable Cookware’ on page 30).
• If the container is covered with aluminium foil, remove foil, re-cover with microwave cling film and
pierce 5 times.
NOTES:
•Press the MORE or LESS keys before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key as instructed in
the chart.
• When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signal sounds and
instructions will appear on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
• The final food temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is
thoroughly heated after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking time manually.
•AUTOCOOK menus (except AC-1, AC-2 and AC-7) use a combination of microwave power and grill
or convection.
• The shelves are not suitable for AUTOCOOK.
WEIGHT RANGE:
•Weigh all foods prior to cooking as the labelled weight is only approximate.
•Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg.
• Ready Meals, AC-1 & AC-2, should be rounded up to the nearest 0.05kg, for example, 0.34kg to 0.35kg.
• You are restricted to cook a weight within the range given in the charts.
•To cook weights or foods not included in the chart, please refer to the charts in the cookbook
section.
• Chilled foods are cooked from 5ºC. • Frozen foods are cooked from -18ºC.
•For converting to Lb/oz see the conversion chart on page 37.
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
1. SEQUENCE COOKING
AUTO MINUTE enables you:
•To cook on 100% microwave power in multiples
of 1 minute. (direct start)
•To extend cooking time during manual cooking
in multiples of 1 minute.
NOTE:
• The AUTO MINUTE function for direct start
can only be used within 3 minutes after cooking
completion, closing the door or pressing the
STOP/CLEAR key.
2. AUTO MINUTE
This function allows you to cook using up to 4
different stages which can include Microwave,
Grill, Convection or Dual Cooking.
Once programmed there is no need to interfere
with the cooking operation as the oven will
automatically move onto the next stage.
NOTE: If 100% is required on the final stage, it
is not necessary to input the power level.
Example:
To cook for:
5 minutes on 70% microwave power (Stage 1)
6 minutes on Grill(Stage 2)
3 minutes on Dual-1, 200ºC,
30% microwave power(Stage 3)
1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the
1 MIN. key 5 times.
2. Input the power level by pressing the
MICRO. POWER key twice.
STAGE 1
STAGE 3
3. Enter the cooking time by pressing the
1 MIN. key 6 times.
STAGE 2
4. Select Grill by pressing the GRILL key once.
5. Enter the cooking time by pressing the
1 MIN. key 3 times.
6. Select Dual-1 by pressing the COMBI. key
once, then change the convection
temperature by pressing the CONV. ºC key
3 times.
7. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to start cooking.
Example: To cook for 2 minutes, press the
START/AUTO MINUTE key twice.
x5
x2
x3
x6
x1
x1
x3
x1
x2
• The overall time can be extended to a
maximum of 99 minutes.
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
The LESS ( ▼ ) and MORE ( ▲ ) keys enable you to:
• Cook/defrost food for less or more time than the automatic programmes.
• Decrease or increase cooking/defrosting time whilst the oven is in use (manual cooking only).
TO U SE WITH AUTOMATIC
PROGRAMMES:
EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST /
AUTOCOOK
Press the LESS ( ▼ ) / MORE ( ▲ ) key before
pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
Example:
If you prefer Baked Potatoes which are cooked,
but still firm, use the LESS ( ▼ ) key.
Alternatively, if you prefer Baked Potatoes softer,
use the MORE ( ▲ ) key.
TO USE WITH MANUAL COOKING:
Example:
To cook for 10 minutes on 50% microwave power
and then decrease the cooking time by 2 minutes.
NOTES:
• The cooking/defrosting time will increase/
decrease in multiples of 1 minute.
• The overall time can be extended to a
maximum of 99 minutes.
NOTES:
• If you select MORE the display will show, ( ▲ ).
If you select LESS, the display will show, ( ▼ ).
• Some menus cannot use the LESS function.
If you select LESS for them, then press the
START/AUTO MINUTE key,
will be displayed.
•To cancel LESS / MORE, press the same key
again.
•To change MORE to LESS, press the
LESS ( ▼ ) key.
•To change LESS to MORE, press the
MORE ( ▲ ) key.
3. LESS AND MORE
4. Reduce the cooking time by pressing the
LESS key twice.
The cooking time is reduced by 2 minutes and
continues to count down.
1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the
10 MIN. key once.
2. Input the power level by pressing the
MICRO. POWER key 3 times.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to start cooking.
x1
x3
x2
x1
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
x4
x4
x3
x1
x3
x1
IMPORTANT:
It is recommended the oven is always
attended when in use. Check to ensure
you have programmed the oven
correctly. Exceeding cooking times and
use of excessive power levels can lead to
food overheating and cause a risk of fire.
AUTO START enables you to programme the
oven to cook at any time during the:
• next 12 hours (if the 12 hour clock is set).
•You can only use AUTO START with manual
cooking.
• Before programming the oven, always check
the display is showing the correct time of day.
NOTES:
• The AUTO START time can only be entered in
multiples of 10 minutes. It is not possible to
enter less than 10 minutes or any time which is
not in multiples of 10 minutes.
•Once the oven is programmed for AUTO
START the display will show the AUTO START
time.
• If you want to cancel a AUTO START
programme, press the STOP/CLEAR key.
• If the door is opened after programming, close
the door and press the START/AUTOMINUTE key to continue with AUTO START.
• If you press and hold the AUTOSTART/CLOCK key, the AUTO START time
will be displayed until you release your finger
from the key.
1. Enter the desired start time by pressing the
1 MIN. key 4 times, then the 10 SEC. key
3 times.
3. Enter the desired cooking time by pressing
the 10 MIN. key 4 times.
2. Press the AUTO START/CLOCK key
once to set the start time for cooking.
Example:
The current time of day is 1:00pm and you want
to programme the oven to reheat a casserole on
50% for 40 minutes at 4:30pm.
4. Input the power level by pressing the
MICRO. POWER key 3 times.
When the oven starts at 4:30pm, the
preprogrammed sequence will start.
The cooking time and mode will appear on
the display.
5. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to start the programme.
4. AUTO START
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x1
x1
The display will return to the time of day, if set.
OR
Guide on/off allows you to turn the
information guide on or off.
1. Press and hold the KITCHEN TIMER key
for 4 seconds.
2. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key to
turn the information guide on, or, press the
STOP/CLEAR key to turn the information
guide off.
x1 and hold for 4 seconds
The Information Guide provides a step-by-step
information guide to the keys on the oven.
Your oven comes set with the Information
Guide ON.
This will assist you to determine:
• The next action towards completing any
programme (manual or automatic).
•Weight ranges for automatic programmes.
6. INFORMATION GUIDE
CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
Use the KITCHEN TIMER as a minute timer or to
monitor the standing time for cooked/defrosted
food.
NOTES:
•You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 90
seconds.
•To cancel the KITCHEN TIMER simply press
the STOP/CLEAR key and the display will
return to the time of day, if set.
• The KITCHEN TIMER function cannot be used
whilst the oven is in use or when the AUTO
START function is set.
5. KITCHEN TIMER
Example: To set the timer for 5 minutes.
1. Press the KITCHEN TIMER key once.
2. Enter the desired time by pressing the
1 MIN. key 5 times.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to the timer.
x5
x1
x1
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MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE
Arrange
Cover
Pierce
Stir, turn and
rearrange
Stand
Cooking Techniques
Place the thickest parts of food towards the outside of the
dish. e.g. Chicken drumsticks.
Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will
receive more energy, so cook quicker, than those in the
centre.
Certain foods benefit from being covered during microwave cooking, follow
recommendations where given.
Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.
Foods with a shell, skin or membrane must be pierced in
several places before cooking or reheating as steam will
build up and may cause food to explode.
e.g. Potatoes, Fish, Chicken, Sausages.
NOTE: Eggs in their shells and hard / soft boiled eggs should not be
heated in the microwave oven as they may explode, even
after cooking has ended.
For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during
cooking. Always stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre.
Standing time is necessary after cooking so it enables the heat to disperse
equally throughout the food.
Microwaves cook food faster than conventional
cooking. It is therefore essential that certain
techniques are followed to ensure good results.
Many of the following techniques are similar to
those used in conventional cooking.
WARNING:
Follow instructions in the SHARP operation manual at all times.
If you exceed recommended cooking times and use power levels that are too high, food
may overheat, burn and in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.
COOKING ADVICE NOTES:
• Always attend the oven when in use.
• Ensure that the utensils are suitable for
use in a microwave oven. (See “Suitable
Cookware” on page 30).
• Refer to the charts in the cookbook section for
recommended cooking times and power levels.
•Do not place hot foods/utensils on a cold
turntable or cold foods/utensils on a hot
turntable.
• Liquids and foods must not be heated in
sealed containers or jars/containers with
lids on, as pressure will build up inside and
may cause the container/jar to explode.
• Only use microwave popcorn within the
recommended packaging (follow the
manufacturers instructions). Never use oil
unless specified by the manufacturer and never
cook for longer than instructed.
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MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE
Check the temperature of food and drink, stir before serving. Take special
care when serving to babies, children or the elderly. The contents of feeding
bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is
to be checked before consumption to avoid burns.
Face & Hands: Always use oven gloves to remove food or cookware from the
oven. Stand back when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to
disperse. When removing covers (such as cling film), opening roasting bags or
popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.
Composition
Density
Quantity
Size
Shape
Temperature of
food
Food Characteristics
Foods high in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding, mince pies) require less
heating time. Care should be taken as overheating can lead to fire.
Bones in food conduct heat, making the food cook more quickly. Care must
be taken so that the food is cooked evenly.
Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed.
Light porous foods, such as cakes or bread, cook more quickly than heavy,
dense foods, such as roasts and casseroles.
The number of microwaves in your oven remains the same regardless of how
much food is being cooked. The cooking time must be increased as the
amount of food placed in the oven increases.
e.g. Four potatoes will take longer to cook than two.
Small foods and small pieces cook faster than large ones, as microwaves can
penetrate from all sides to the centre. For even cooking make all the pieces
the same size.
Foods which are irregular in shape, such as chicken breasts or drumsticks,
take longer to cook in the thicker parts. For even cooking, place the thickest
parts to the outside of the dish where they will receive more energy.
Round shapes cook more evenly than square shapes when microwave cooking.
The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed.
Chilled foods will take longer to cook than food at room temperature.
e.g. A care made with chilled ingredients, (i.e. margarine) will take longer to
cook than a cake made with ingredients at room temperature.
The temperature of the container is not a true indication of the temperature
of the food or drink. Cut into foods with fillings, for example jam doughnuts,
to release heat or steam.
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SUITABLE COOKWARE
To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the
microwave energy must be able to pass through
the container to penetrate the food. Therefore
it is important to choose suitable cookware.
Round/oval dishes are preferable to
square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners
tends to overcook. A variety of cookware can be
used as listed below.
Cookware
Aluminium foil
Foil Containers
Browning dishes
China and
ceramics
Glassware
e.g. Pyrex ®
Metal
Plastic/Polystyrene
e.g. fast food
containers
Cling film
Freezer/Roasting
bags
Paper plates/cups
and kitchen paper
Straw and wooden
containers
Recycled paper
and newspaper
Racks
Square shelves
Microwave
Safe
✔ / ✘
✔
✔ / ✘
✔
✘
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✘
✔
✘
Grill
✔
✘
✘
✔
✔
✘
✘
✘
✘
✘
✘
✔
✘
Dual
Cook
✔ / ✘
✘
✔
✔
✘
✘
✘
✘
✘
✘
✘
✔
✘
Comments
Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to
shield food from overheating. Keep foil at least
2cm from the oven walls, as arcing may occur.
Foil containers are not recommended unless
specified by the manufacturer, e.g. Microfoil ®,
follow instructions carefully.
Always follow the manufacturers instructions.
Do not exceed heating times given. Be very
careful as these dishes become very hot.
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and
bone china are usually suitable, except for
those with metallic decoration.
Care should be taken if using fine glassware as
it can break or crack if heated suddenly.
It is not recommended to use metal cookware
when using microwave power as it will arc,
which can lead to fire.
Care must be taken as some containers warp,
melt or discolour at high temperatures.
Should not touch the food and must be
pierced to let the steam escape.
Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure
bags are suitable for microwave or convection
use. Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they
may melt or catch fire due to the metal arcing.
Only use for warming or to absorb moisture.
Care must be taken as overheating may cause fire.
Always attend the oven when using these
materials as overheating may cause fire.
May contain extracts of metal which will cause
‘arcing’ and may lead to fire.
The metal racks supplied have been specially
designed for all cooking modes and will not
damage the oven.
Use supplied shelves with Convection only.
Conv-
ection
✔
✘
✔
✔
✔
✔ / ✘
✘
✔ / ✘
✘
✘
✘
✔
✔
Dual Conv.
only
WARNING: When heating food in plastic or paper containers, monitor the oven
due to the possibility of ignition.
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DEFROSTING ADVICE
Defrosting food using your microwave oven is
the quickest method of all.
It is a simple proccess but the following
instructions are essential to ensure the food is
thoroughly defrosted.
NOTES:
• Remove all packaging and wrapping before defrosting.
•To defrost food, use microwave power levels 30% or 10%.
• Please refer to the defrosting chart on page 38 for further information.
Rearrange
Separate
Shield
Stand
Turn over
Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will defrost quicker
than foods in the centre. It is therefore essential that the food is rearranged
up to 4 times during defrosting.
Move closely packed pieces from the outside to the centre and rearrange
over-lapping areas.
This will ensure that all parts of the food defrosts evenly.
Foods may be stuck together when removed from the freezer. It is important
to separate foods as soon as it is possible during defrosting.
e.g. bacon rashers, chicken fillets.
Some areas of food being defrosted may become warm. To prevent them
becoming warmer and starting to cook, these areas can be shielded with
small pieces of foil, which reflect microwaves. e.g. legs and wings on a chicken.
Standing time is necessary to ensure food is thoroughly defrosted.
Defrosting is not complete once the food is removed from the microwave
oven. Food must stand, covered, for a length of time to ensure the centre
has completly defrosted.
It is essential that all foods are turned over at least 3 - 4 times during
defrosting. This is important to ensure thorough defrosting.
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REHEATING ADVICE
Plated meals
Sliced meat
Poultry portions
Casseroles
Remove any poultry or meat portions, reheat
these separately, see below.
Place smaller items of food to the centre of the plate,
larger and thicker foods to the edge. Cover with vented
microwave cling film and reheat on 50%, stir/rearrange
halfway through reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before
serving.
Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on
50%. Rearrange at least once to ensure even reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the meat is thoroughly reheated before
serving.
Place thickest parts of the portions to the outside of the
dish, cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat
on 70%.
Turn over halfway through reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the poultry is thoroughly reheated
before serving.
Cover with vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid
and reheat on 50%.
Stir frequently to ensure even reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before
serving.
For the reheating of foods, follow the advice and guidelines below to ensure food is thoroughly
reheated before serving.
NOTES:
• Remove food from foil or metal containers before reheating.
• Reheating times will be affected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food together with
the size, shape and material of the container.
•To avoid overheating and fire, special care must be taken when reheating foods with a high sugar or
fat content, e.g. mince pies or Christmas pudding.
•Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire.
•Canned potatoes should not be heated in the microwave oven, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions on the can.
To achieve the best results when reheating, select a suitable microwave power level appropriate to the
type of food. e.g. A bowl of vegetables can be reheated using 100%, while a lasagne which contains
ingredients that cannot be stirred, should be reheated using 50%.
Never heat liquids in narrow-necked containers, as this could result in the
contents erupting from the container and may cause burns.
The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken
and the temperature is to be checked before consumption to avoid burns.
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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
OVEN INTERIOR
• It is important to clean the interior of your
microwave oven after each use.
•To clean the oven interior, use a mild detergent
solution, such as washing-up liquid, with warm
water on a soft cloth.
• Heat up your oven regularly by using the
convection and grill, refer to "Heating without
food" on page 12. Remaining food or fat splashed
can cause smoke or bad smell.
•Food and liquid splashes will build-up on the oven
walls and ceiling. If grease, fat and food debris is
allowed to build-up in the oven interior it may
overheat, smoke or even catch fire when next
using the oven.
•Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times.
The waveguide cover is constructed from a
fragile material and should be cleaned with care
(follow the cleaning instructions above).
NOTE: Excessive soaking may cause
disintegration of the waveguide cover.
The waveguide cover is a consumable part and
without regular cleaning, will need to be
replaced.
•Food will release steam during cooking and cause
condensation inside the oven and door. It is
important to wipe the oven dry. A build-up of
condensation will eventually lead to rust forming
on the oven interior.
• Do not allow grease or dirt to build-up on
the door seals or areas around the door.
This may prevent the door from closing
correctly and may cause a leakage of
microwaves (follow the cleaning
instructions).
• Ensure the accessories are cleaned after every
use with a mild washing-up liquid solution and
dried. This will prevent the build-up of grease and
food debris. The accessories are dishwasher safe.
•Keep the waveguide cover and accessories clean
at all times. If you leave grease or fat in the cavity
or accessories, it may overheat, cause arcing,
smoke or even catch fire when next using the
oven.
SPECIAL NOTE for TURNTABLE
SUPPORT
After cooking, always clean the turntable
support, especially around the rollers. These
must be free from food splashes and grease.
Built-up splashes or grease may overheat and
cause arcing, begin to smoke or catch fire.
•
CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS
AND REMOVE ANY FOOD DEPOSITS
.
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean
condition could lead to a deterioration of
the surface that could adversely affect the
life of the appliance and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
OUTER CABINET
•Wipe the outside of the microwave oven with
a mild detergent solution, such as washing-up
liquid, with warm water on a soft cloth.
• The control panel must be wiped clean and
dried with the door open, therefore
inactivating the oven.
Door
•To remove all trace of dirt, regularly clean both
sides of the door, the door seals and adjacent
parts with a soft, damp cloth.
• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp
metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass
since they can scratch the surface, which may
result in shattering of the glass.
NOTES:
•Never use spray cleaners, oven pads or abrasive scourers as these damage the surface of the oven.
•A steam cleaner should not be used.
•Take care not to let soapy water drip through the small holes in the oven walls and the cavity floor.
Excess water spillage through these holes will cause damage to the oven interior.
• Slight tarnishing of the oven cavity, around the area of the grill, is likely to occur. This is normal and
will not affect the ovens performance.
Cleaning tip - For easier cleaning of your oven:
Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300ml (1/2 pint) water and heat on 100% for 10 - 12 minutes.
Wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry cloth.
WARNING:
Before cleaning, make sure the oven cavity, door, oven cabinet and accessories are
completely cool.
roller
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you think the oven is not working properly
there are some simple checks you can carry out
yourself before calling an engineer. This will help
prevent unnecessary service calls if the fault is
something simple.
Follow this simple check below:
Place half a cup of water on the turntable and
close the door. Programme the oven to cook for
1 minute using 100% microwave power.
1. Does the oven lamp come on when it is
cooking?
2. Does the turntable rotate?
3. Does the cooling fan work? (Check by placing
your hand above the air vent openings.)
4. After 1 minute does the audible signal sound?
5. Is the water in the cup hot?
Ta ke the cup of water out of the oven and close
the door. Programme the oven to cook for 3
minutes using the grill.
6. After 3 minutes, does the grill heating
element become red?
Programme the oven to cook for 3 minutes using
the convection on 250ºC.
7. After 3 minutes, is the oven cavity hot?
If you answer “NO” to any question first check
that the oven is plugged in properly and the fuse
has not blown. If there is no fault with either,
check against the troubleshooting chart on the
following page.
NOTES:
• If you cook food for more than the standard
time (see chart opposite) using the same
cooking mode, the oven’s safety mechanisms
automatically activate. The microwave power
level will be reduced or the grill heating
element will turn on and off.
• After manual or automatic cooking using the
Grill, Dual Cook or Convection modes, the
cooling fan will switch on to cool the oven
cavity. When the cooling fan works, the display
may show “NOW COOLING”. To clear it,
press the STOP/CLEAR key and the display
will return to the time of day, if set.
During these modes, the cooling fan will carry
on working after you have pressed the
STOP/CLEAR key. You may feel hot air
blowing out of the air-vent openings.
IMPORTANT:
If the display is blank and has gone dark, even if
the power plug is properly connected, the oven
may be in Energy Save Mode. To cancel it, open
and then close the oven door, see page 8.
• The door seal stops microwave leakage during
oven operation, but does not form an airtight
seal. It is normal to see drops of water, light or
feel warm air around the oven door. Food with
a high moisture content will release steam and
cause condensation inside the door which may
drip from the oven.
• Repairs and Modifications: Do not attempt to
operate the oven if it is not working properly.
• Outer Cabinet & Lamp Access: Never remove
the outer cabinet. This is very dangerous due
to high voltage parts inside which must never
be touched, as this could be fatal.
Your oven is not fitted with a lamp access
cover. If the lamp fails, do not attempt to
replace the lamp yourself, call a SHARP
approved service facility.
WARNING:
Never adjust, repair or modify the oven
yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other
than a SHARP trained engineer to carry
out servicing or repairs.
This is important as it may involve the
removal of covers that provide protection
against microwave energy.
Cooking Mode
Microwave 100%
cooking
Grill cooking
Dual cooking with
Microwave 100%
and Grill
Microwave 70%
and Grill
Microwave 70% and
Convection
Standard Time
20 Minutes
15 Minutes
Microwave 15 Minutes
Grill 15 Minutes
Microwave 40 Minutes
Grill 15 Minutes
Microwave 40 Minutes
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TROUBLESHOOTING
ANSWER
When the oven is working, air circulates within the cavity.
The door does not form an airtight seal so air may escape from the door.
The oven cavity will normally be colder than the food being cooked, and so
steam produced when cooking will condense on the colder surface.
The amount of steam produced depends on the water content of the food
being cooked. Some foods, such as potatoes have a high moisture content.
Condensation trapped in the door glass should clear after a few hours.
Arcing will occur when a metallic object comes into close proximity to
the oven cavity during cooking. This may possibly roughen the surface of
the cavity, but would not otherwise damage the oven.
Ensure all “eyes” are removed from the potatoes and that they have been
pierced, place directly onto the turntable or in a heat resistant flan dish or
similar.
Check the door is closed properly.
Ensure correct power level has been selected.
The microwave energy pulses ON and OFF during cooking/defrosting.
The cabinet may become warm to the touch - keep children away.
Your oven may be set in Demo Mode. Follow these steps to cancel the
demo mode.
1. Press the STOP/CLEAR key once.
2. Press and hold the STOP/CLEAR key for 10 seconds until you hear
until you hear the oven beep for a second time.
3. Quickly press the STOP/CLEAR key 10 times within 10 seconds.
4. The oven display will show “DEMO OFF”.
QUERY
Draught circulates
around the door.
Condensation forms in
the oven, and may drip
from the door.
Flashing or arcing from
within the cavity when
cooking.
Arcing potatoes.
The display is lit but the
control panel will not
work when pressed.
Oven cooks too slowly.
Oven makes a noise.
Outer cabinet is hot.
The display shows
different messages from
“ENERGY SAVE MODE”
when you plug the oven
in and open the door.
You are unable to
programme your oven
or the microwave energy
does not pulse on and
off during use.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
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TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG
The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as
shown:
Green and yellow stripes=EARTH
Blue=NEUTRAL
Brown=LIVE
As the colours in the mains lead of your oven
may not correspond with the coloured marking
identifying the terminals in your plug, connect the
wires as described:
• The green and yellow wire to the plug terminal
marked E oror coloured green or
coloured green and yellow.
• The blue wire to the plug terminal marked N
or coloured black or coloured blue.
• The brown wire to the plug terminal marked L
or coloured red or coloured brown.
Make sure the terminal screws are tight and the
cable is held securely by the cable grip where it
enters the plug.
Like most appliances in your home, your oven
must be connected to a single phase 230-240V,
50Hz alternating current supply.
If you do not make the proper electrical
connections you might damage the oven or injure
yourself. Neither SHARP nor the supplier will be
liable if this happens.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED
If you have any doubts about your
electrical supply ask a qualified
electrician.
• If you are unable to resolve a problem using
the checks covered on the last few pages, do
not attempt to service this microwave
oven yourself.
• Contact the dealer or supplier from whom the
oven was purchased in order to obtain service.
Where this is not possible, please contact the
SHARP Customer Information Centre.
Telephone: 08705 274277 (office hours).
•For general information and assistance with
oven queries, please contact our
This Cookbook contains a wide variety of recipes developed specifically for your microwave oven. These will give
you successful results and will save time and electricity. The recipes demonstrate the capabilities of your oven and
prove that microwave technology combined with grill or convection energy is the efficient and effective alternative
to conventional cooking.
The cookery notes below compliment all cooking procedures in this cookbook and should be read in advance of
recipe preparation.
COOKBOOK NOTES
Chilled foods are to be cooked from 5ºC.
•
Ambient/fresh/dried/canned foods are to be cooked from 20ºC.
•
Frozen foods are to be cooked from -18°C.
•
•
Please weigh all foods prior to defrosting and cooking, as labelled weights are only approximate.
Cooking times in the charts and recipes are based on standard conditions. Cooking results will vary
•
according to the condition of foods, utensils and the oven. Please check the cooking result and, if
necessary, adjust cooking times accordingly.
When cooking Rice & Pasta (see page 39), cooking time is constant for any quantity of rice or pasta; boiling
•
water must be adjusted according to quantity of rice or pasta. After leaving the Rice/Pasta to stand, rinse
in boiling water prior to serving.
The recipes in this cookbook were developed using chilled eggs and fat. Room temperature ingredients
•
may give a different result.
Where it is necessary to blend foods, use a food processor, liquidiser or press through a sieve.
•
Refer to operation manual for advice on suitable cookware.
•
•
Where dishes are covered, use vented microwave cling film unless otherwise stated. Where dishes are
lined, use greaseproof paper unless otherwise stated.
All serving quantities are approximate.
•
•
Serve all dishes immediately unless otherwise stated.
For sequence programming refer to the operation manual.
•
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable, turntable support, dishes and accessories will become very
•
hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.
Method: If shielding is necessary, use small pieces of foil.
Poultry: Chicken, turkey and duck must be defrosted without giblets.
Standing Time: During recommended standing time, wrap or cover food in foil.
38
39
COOKING CHART
• Eggs, Fish and Fresh Pasta are cooked from chilled (5°C).
Cooking Time: Cooking time is constant for any quantity of rice or pasta, quantity of boiling water has to be
adjusted according to quantity of rice or pasta, see Method.
Standing Time: After standing, rinse rice and pasta in boiling water prior to serving.
100%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
1 Melt the butter in a bowl on 100%
for 30 seconds.
2 Add the eggs, milk and seasoning and mix well.
3 Cook on 100% for 1
1 Place oil, onion and broccoli in a large bowl, mix well.
Cover and cook on 100% for 5 minutes.
2 Stir in the flour to form a paste, add the stock, milk
and cheese, mix well. Cover and cook on 100% for 10
minutes.
3 Blend in a food processor. Return to bowl and season.
Heat on 70% for 18 minutes, stir 3 - 4 times.
EGGIE NACHOS
V
1 Spread tortilla chips in a 25cm (10”) flan dish.
2 Mix the vegetables with the cumin in a large bowl.
3 Spread the vegetables over the tortilla chips.
4 Sprinkle the cheeses over the top of the vegetables.
5 Place on the high rack and cook on DUAL GRILL, 10%
for 5 minutes.
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Serves
2 medium aubergines
salt
25g margarine
125g onion, chopped
15ml (1 tbsp) tomato purée
2.5ml (
4 fresh tuna steaks (approx. 250g each)
juice & grated rind of 2 medium oranges
(see tip, page 81)
olive oil to sprinkle
15ml (1 tbsp) cornflour mixed with
15ml (1 tbsp) water
Serve with new potatoes and fresh
vegetables.
8 wooden skewers
4 courgette, cut into 1" chunks
24 button mushrooms, stalks removed
300g firm fleshed fish skinned and cut
into 1" cubes
8 slices of orange, halved
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
10ml (2 tsp) fresh dill, chopped
100g margarine
RECIPES
RILLED TUNA STEAK WITH ORANGE
G
1 Mix peppercorns, tarragon and salt. Rub evenly onto
the steaks and arrange in a flan dish, add orange juice
and rind. Sprinkle generously with oil. Marinade in
fridge for 30 minutes - 1 hour.
2 Place on low rack, use sequence cooking to cook on
50% for 10 minutes, then on DUAL GRILL, 50% for 8
minutes.
3 Remove fish steaks from flan dish. Stir cornflour
mixture into remaining juice. Heat on 100% for 2 - 3
minutes until thickened, stir after 1 minute.
4 Return the fish steaks to the sauce and heat on 70%
for 1 minute.
ISH KEBABS
F
1 Thread pieces of courgette, mushroom, fish, orange
and tomato onto each skewer in a regular sequence.
Leave no wood exposed.
2 Heat the dill and margarine in a small bowl on 100%
for 1 minute. Place 4 kebabs in a large flan dish and
brush with the dill butter.
3 Place on high rack and cook on DUAL GRILL, 50% for
12 minutes. Turn over and rearrange the kebabs every
4 minutes.
4 Repeat for remaining kebabs.
200g white long grain rice
600ml (1 pint) hot chicken stock
1
2.5ml (
/2tsp) turmeric
salt and pepper to taste
1 red pepper, seeded and sliced
100g prawns, peeled and cooked
100g peas
100g cockles, cooked
100g mussels, cooked
100g whole baby corn, halved
225g chicken, cooked and chopped
AELLA
P
1 Place the rice in a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) casserole dish
and add the stock, turmeric and seasoning.
Cook on 70% for 14 - 15 minutes, until the rice is tender,
stir 2 - 3 times during cooking. Drain any excess liquid.
2 Stir in the pepper, prawns, peas, cockles, mussels, baby
corn and chicken.
3 Place on low rack and cook on DUAL CONVECTION,
180ºC, 70% for 15 minutes. Stir twice during cooking.
300ml (
30ml (2 tbsp) cornflour blended with water
RECIPES
WEET&SOUR SPARE RIBS
S
1 Place hoisin sauce and wine in a large bowl, mix well.
Coat the ribs with the sauce and leave in bowl to
marinate overnight.
2 Preheat oven to CONVECTION 200ºC
3 Place ribs on two baking trays. Place one tray on the
upper shelf and the other on the lower shelf.
Cook for 55 minutes on CONVECTION 200ºC.
Rotate the trays 180º after half the cooking time.
4 Place cooked ribs in a large dish and pour over sweet
and sour sauce to serve.
EEF CASSEROLE
B
1 Mix together the flour, salt, pepper and herbs, toss the
beef and bacon in the seasoned flour until well coated.
2 Put the margarine in a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint)
casserole dish and melt on 100% for 30 seconds. Stir
in the beef, bacon, carrots, courgettes, onions and
potatoes.
3 Pour in the beef stock, wine and blended cornflour,
mix well. Cover dish with a lid and place on low rack.
Cook on DUAL CONVECTION, 180ºC, 30% for 45
minutes. Stir 3 times during cooking.
4 Leave to stand for 5 minutes before serving, so that
the meat relaxes to improve the texture.
Serv
1 x 150g ready made pizza base (approx
tomato pizza topping, to cover base
25g cubed pancetta
25g cooked ham, sliced
25g cooked beef, sliced
50g cooked sausage, sliced
15 slices pepperoni
50g onion, sliced
25g green pepper, chopped
100g mozzarella cheese, grated
EAT FEAST PIZZA
M
1 Place the pizza base in a 25cm (10”) flan dish.
2 Spread the pizza topping over the base.
3 Preheat the oven to CONVECTION 250ºC.
4 Arrange the meats, onion and pepper over the
topping. Sprinkle with the cheese.
5 Place on the low rack and cook on DUAL
CONVECTION, 250ºC, 30% for 10 minutes.
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Serves
75g soy sauce
150g red wine
1 clove garlic, crushed (see tip, page 60)
675g lean steak, cut into 1” cubes
2 large green peppers, seeded and cut into
chunks
4 medium tomatoes, cut into quarters
16 fresh pineapple chunks
1 Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl and stir
in the suet.
2 Gradually mix in 150ml water until you have a soft dough,
knead lightly on a floured work surface, divide in half and
roll out a base and lid large enough to fit a 20cm (8”) flan
dish. Line the greased flan dish with the base.
3 Cook onion and bacon in oil for 2 minutes on 100%.
4 Add leeks and cook for 5 minutes on 100%.
5 Stir in the stilton, cream, seasoning and egg yolk.
6 Put the filling on the pastry.
7 Seal the pie with the lid and brush with egg white.
8 Place on the low rack and bake on DUAL
CONVECTION, 250ºC, 30% for 25 minutes.
GARLIC ROASTED LAMB
1 In a small bowl, crush the herbs, bay leaves, garlic,
paprika and flour together, mix in the sherry and oil.
2 Place the lamb in a 25cm (10”) flan dish and score all
over, brush with half of the sauce and sprinkle with
sea salt.
3 Place on the low rack and cook on DUAL
CONVECTION, 160ºC, 30% for 72 minutes, turn
over halfway through cooking and brush with the
remaining sauce.
Serv
25g plain flour
salt and pepper to taste
800g stewing steak, cut into cubes
450g potato, peeled and chopped
225g onion, chopped
1
/2pint) hot beef stock
450ml (
30ml (2 tbsp) cornflour blended with 30ml
(2 tbsp) water
225g shortcrust or puff pastry
1 egg (medium), beaten to glaze
EAT&P OTATO PI E
M
1 Place the flour, salt and pepper in a 2.5 litre (approx. 4
pint) casserole dish, Add the meat and turn to coat with
the flour. Add the potatoes, onion and stock, mix well.
2 Cook on 70% for 30 minutes, stir twice during cooking.
2 Stir in the cornflour, mixing well. Leave to one side.
3 Preheat the oven to CONVECTION 220ºC.
4 Roll out the pastry to make a lid for the casserole dish.
Place the lid over the meat pinching the edges. Brush
with egg to glaze.
5 Place on the lower shelf and cook on CONVECTION
220ºC for 22 minutes.
Rotate the dish 180º after half the cooking time.
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/4pint) hot lamb stock
30ml (2 tbsp) cornflour, blended with water
salt and pepper
900g potato, cooked and mashed
HEPHERDS PIE
S
1 Place the lamb, onion, carrot, tomato puree and stock
in a large bowl, stir well.
2 Cook on 50% for 20 minutes, stir twice during
cooking.
3 Stir in the blended cornflour and seasoning. Cook on
100% for 5 minutes.
1
4 Pour into a deep, 24cm (9
/2”) flan dish. Spread the
potato over the lamb mixture; score across the potato
with a fork, giving a spiky effect.
5 Place on the low rack and cook on DUAL
CONVECTION, 250ºC, 50% for 20 minutes.
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RECIPES
HICKEN SATAY
C
Serves
MARINADE:
15ml (1 tbsp) groundnut oil
15ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice (see tip, page 81)
60ml (4 tbsp) satay sauce
1 clove garlic, crushed (see tip, page 60)
tabasco sauce to taste
450g chicken fillets, cubed
4 wooden skewers
Microwave Tip: Drying herbs
Place a handful of fresh herbs between two sheets of kitchen paper on the turntable. Heat on 70% for 3
minutes until dry. Ensure the herbs do not become too dry. Woody herbs will take a little longer.
Serves
4 chicken breast fillets, skinned
(approx. 200g each)
150g blue stilton, finely chopped
50g leek, finely chopped
50g sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
100g bacon, finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste
cocktail sticks to secure
75g (3oz) cheddar cheese, grated
1 Place all the marinade ingredients in a large bowl, mix
well. Stir in the chicken, refrigerate for 2 hours to
marinate.
2 Thread the chicken onto skewers leaving no wood
exposed. Place in a large flan dish on the high rack.
Cook on DUAL GRILL, 70% for 12 - 15 minutes.
Turn over and rearrange skewers 2 - 3 times.
HICKEN&STILTON ROLLS
C
1 Open out chicken breasts, flatten with a rolling pin.
2 Place Stilton, leeks, tomatoes, bacon and seasoning in a
bowl, mix well. Place a quarter of the mixture at one
end of each breast. Roll up tight and secure with
cocktail sticks. Ensure no filling is visible.
3 Place the breasts seam-side upwards in a flan dish.
4 Place the flan dish on the low rack.
5 Use sequence programming to cook on 100% for 5
minutes then DUAL GRILL, 100% for 12 minutes.
6 Turn over and add cheese halfway through DUAL
GRILL cooking time.
Serves
600g turkey, cubed
225g button mushroom, sliced
225g leek, sliced
salt and pepper
SAUCE:
25g margarine
25g plain flour
5ml (1 tsp) cayenne pepper
30ml (2 tbsp) english mustard powder
1
/2pint) milk
300ml (
salt and pepper
250g mascarpone cheese
REAMY TURKEY CASSEROLE
C
1 Place the turkey, mushrooms, leeks, salt and pepper
into a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) dish and cook on 100%
for 8 minutes stirring twice during cooking.
Drain off excess liquid.
2 To make the sauce, place the margarine in a bowl and
heat on 100% for 30 seconds until melted.
3 Stir in the flour, cayenne pepper and mustard powder
mixing well.
4 Whisk in the milk and cook on 100% for 6 minutes,
stir every 2 minutes until thick and smooth.
Season with salt and pepper.
5 Mix the mascarpone cheese into the sauce and stir
into the chicken mixture.
6 Place on the low rack and cook on DUAL
CONVECTION, 180ºC, 50% for 20 minutes, stir
halfway through cooking.
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/4pint) orange juice
30ml (2 tbsp) soy sauce
30ml (2 tbsp) honey (see tip, page 87)
15ml (1 tbsp) garlic purée
60ml (4 tbsp) dark rum
4 boneless duck breasts (approx. 200g each)
30ml (2 tbsp) cornflour blended with
30ml (2 tbsp) water
RECIPES
TICKY MUSTARD DRUMSTICKS
S
1 In a medium bowl, combine the mustards and honey.
Add the drumsticks and stir to coat. Cover the dish
and leave to marinate in the refrigerator for 2 - 4
hours or overnight.
2 Turn the drumsticks in the marinade to coat them
evenly before placing in a 25cm (10”) flan dish.
3 Place on the low rack and cook on DUAL GRILL,
100% for 28 minutes, turn over and rearrange after 15
minutes of cooking.
RUITY DUCK
F
1 Place all the ingredients, except the duck and cornflour,
into a medium bowl and mix well. Add the duck breasts
and stir to coat with the sauce. Cover with cling film and
leave to marinate in the refridgerator overnight.
2 Remove the duck breasts from the bowl and place in a
25cm (10”) flan dish. Set the marinade aside to use later.
3 Place the flan dish on the low rack and cook on
DUAL CONVECTION, 220c, 70% for 16 minutes.
4 Leave the fillets to stand covered in foil whilst cooking
the marinade.
5 Place the bowl of marinade on the turntable and cook
on 100% for 5 minutes, add the cornflour, mixing well.
Cook on 100% for a further 6 minutes.
Serve with the duck fillets.
Serves
2 red chillies, deseeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped (see tip, page 60)
4 shallots, chopped
handful fresh coriander
zest half lime
5ml (1 tsp) demerara sugar
10ml (2 tsp) thai fish sauce
4 skinless chicken fillets (approx. 175g each)
165ml can of coconut milk
HAI CHICKEN
T
1 Blend the chillies, garlic, shallots, coriander and zest in a
food processor, add the sugar and fish sauce to form a
paste.
2 Score the chicken 4 times on each breast. Divide the
paste into two bowls, set one aside.
3 Spread equal amounts of paste from one bowl into the
scores on the chicken.
4 Place the chicken in a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) casserole
dish. Mix the remaining paste with the coconut cream
and pour over the chicken.
5 Cover and leave to marinate in the refrigerator for 2 - 3
hours or overnight. Remove the cover and place on the
low rack.
6 Cook on DUAL CONVECTION, 200ºC, 70% for 25
minutes, rearrange and coat the chicken twice during
cooking.
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300ml (
5ml (1 tsp) dried oregano (see tip, page 56)
5ml (1 tsp) dried parsley (see tip, page 56)
salt and pepper to taste
4 chicken portions
Serves
175g golden breadcrumbs
10ml (2 tsp) paprika
salt and pepper
30ml (2 tbsp) parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg (medium)
30ml (2 tbsp) milk
4 chicken fillets (approx. 225g each)
RECIPES
HICKEN CACCIATORE
C
1 Place the mushrooms, onion and garlic in a 2.5 litre
(approx. 4 pint) casserole dish.
Cook on 100% for 4 minutes.
2 Stir in remaining ingredients except the chicken, mix well.
3 Add chicken portions and turn to coat with the sauce.
4 Cook on DUAL CONVECTION, 200ºC, 70% for 30
minutes, stir and coat the chicken twice during cooking.
Serve with rice or jacket potatoes.
RISPY PARMESAN CHICKEN
C
1 Mix the breadcrumbs, paprika, seasonings and
Parmesan cheese together in a large flan dish.
2 Beat the egg and milk together and pour into a second
flan dish.
3 Dip the fillets into the egg mixture, then into the
crumbs, turn over until well coated.
4 Put the fillets in a greased 25cm (10”) flan dish and
place on the low rack.
5 Cook on DUAL GRILL, 70% for 14 minutes; turn over
150ml (
225g cooked chicken, skinned and chopped
15ml (1 tbsp) fresh tarragon, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
6 sheets filo pastry, cut in half
sunflower oil to brush
1 Place the margarine in a large bowl and heat on 100%
for 30 seconds, stir in the mushrooms, onion and
garlic and cook on 100% for 4 minutes, drain and allow
to cool.
2 Preheat the oven to CONVECTION 200ºC.
3 In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, cottage cheese,
yoghurt, chicken and tarragon. Season. Add the
mushroom mixture. Mix well.
4 Grease a square dish 30cm (12"). Place a layer of filo
pastry in the bottom and brush with oil. Repeat for
another 5 layers of pastry. Spoon in the chicken
mixture and cover with the 6 remaining sheets of
pastry. Brush each with oil.
5 Place on the lower shelf, bake on CONVECTION
200ºC for 45 minutes until brown.
Rotate dish after half the cooking time.
Microwave Tip: Peeling garlic easily
Place 3 - 4 cloves of garlic on the turntable. Heat on 100% for 30 seconds.
Squeeze at one end until clove pops out.
/2a green pepper, seeded and cut into strips
400g canned chopped tomatoes
600ml (1 pint) boiling water
150g natural yoghurt
RECIPES
AULIFLOWER BIRYANI WITH QUORN
C
1 Place oil, mustard and sesame seeds in a large bowl,
heat on 100% for 1 minute. Add rice, mix well. Cook
on 100% for 2 minutes.
2 In a separate bowl mix the chilli powder, turmeric,
coriander and garam masala. Add water and mix to a
paste. Stir the paste into the rice, add the cauliflower,
quorn, red and green pepper, mix well. Cook on 100%
for 2 - 3 minutes.
3 Add the canned tomatoes to the rice mixture, mix
well.
4 Pour the boiling water into the rice mixture, mix well.
Cook on 70% for 25 minutes, stir every 5 minutes.
5 Stir in yoghurt to serve.
Microwave Tip: Roasting peanuts
Place 50g peanuts in a shallow dish with a knob of butter and sprinkle with salt.
Cook on 100% for 3 minutes, stir every minute until golden.
2.5ml (
100g leeks, finely sliced
2 medium carrots, grated
250g tofu, drained and mashed
salt and pepper to taste
PASTRY:
275g mashed potato
25g margarine, melted
salt and pepper to taste
175g plain flour
100g gruyere cheese, grated
75 - 80ml milk
1 egg (medium), beaten, to glaze
1 To prepare filling, place oil, onion, garlic, ginger, mustard
powder, coriander and chilli powder in a bowl, mix well.
Cover and cook on 100% for 2 minutes.
Add the cabbage, carrots, tofu, salt and pepper, mix well.
Cook on 100% for 5 - 6 minutes.
2 To prepare pastry, place potato, margarine, salt and
pepper in a bowl, mix well. Stir in the flour, cheese and
enough milk to make a firm dough.
3 Divide dough into 6 equal sized pieces and roll into
approx. 18cm (7") circles. Place equal amounts of
mixture into the centre of each circle. Brush edges with
a little beaten egg, then gather over the filling and pinch
to make a raised ridge.
4 Place the pasties on two greased baking trays and brush
with egg to glaze.
5 Place one tray on the lower shelf and the other on the
upper shelf. Bake on CONVECTION 220ºC for 35
minutes. Rotate the trays 180º after half the cooking
time.
2.5ml (
325g roulé (soft cheese)
salt and pepper to taste
12 pieces of lasagne
600ml (1 pint) cheese sauce (see page 92)
100g cheddar or parmesan cheese, grated
EGETABLE QUICHE
V
1 Line a greased 25cm (10”) flan dish with pastry.
2 Spread the vegetables evenly over the pastry base.
3 Place eggs, milk, and seasoning in a bowl, mix well.
4 Pour egg mixture over the filling and top with the
cheese.
5 Place on the low rack and cook on DUAL
CONVECTION, 220ºC, 30% for 26 minutes.
PINACH&MUSHROOM LASAGNE
S
1 Place 50g of the margarine in a bowl, heat on 100% for
30 seconds. Add mushrooms and stock cube, mix well.
Cook on 100% for 2 minutes.
2 Stir in spinach, remaining margarine, nutmeg, Roulé,
seasoning and mushroom mixture.
3 Line the base of a deep, square 25cm (10") dish with a
layer of lasagne, followed by a layer of spinach mixture,
cheese sauce and another layer of lasagne. Layer until
all ingredients have been used, ensuring the final layer
is lasagne, with enough cheese sauce to cover the
surface. Sprinkle generously with grated cheese.
1 x 150g ready made pizza base (approx. 9”)
100g green pesto sauce
100g mozzarella cheese, grated
handful of rocket
3 medium tomatoes, sliced
RECIPES
EAN CASSEROLE
B
1 Place the oil, aubergine, leeks, garlic and celery in a 3
litre (5 pint) casserole dish, mix well.
Heat on 100% for 5 - 6 minutes, stir after 3 minutes.
2 Add the tomatoes, beans, crumbled stock cubes, basil
and sweetcorn. Season and mix well.
3 Cover and cook on 70% for 25 minutes, stir 2 - 3
times during cooking.
Serve with rice or baked potatoes.
ESTO PIZZA
P
1 Preheat the oven to CONVECTION 250ºC.
2 Place the pizza base in a 25cm (10”) flan dish.
3 Spread the pesto evenly over the pizza base.
4 Sprinkle half the cheese onto the base, arrange the
rocket and tomatoes on top then cover with the
remaining cheese.
5 Place on the low rack and cook on DUAL
CONVECTION, 250ºC, 30% for 8 minutes.
Serv
BURGER:
25g margarine
25g plain flour
1
150ml (
/4pint) milk
salt and pepper to taste
100g cooked chicken, finely chopped
100g cooked ham, finely chopped
50g mushroom, finely chopped
5ml (1 tsp) dried mixed herbs (see tip, page 56)
COATING:
Plain flour
1 egg (medium), beaten
100g golden breadcrumbs
HICKEN&HAM BURGERS
C
1 Melt the margarine in a large bowl on 100% for 30
seconds.
2 Stir in the flour and seasoning, gradually whisk in the
milk. Cook on 100% for 4 - 5 minutes until thick and
smooth. Stir twice during cooking.
3 Add the cooked chicken, ham, mushrooms, and herbs to
the sauce, stir well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
4 Preheat the oven to CONVECTION 230ºC.
5 Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form into
burger shapes with well-floured hands.
6 Dip the burgers in the beaten egg then into the golden
breadcrumbs, turn over to coat evenly.
7 Place on a baking tray on the lower shelf.
8 Cook on CONVECTION 230ºC for 18 minutes.
The biscuits will be soft when hot but will
harden as they cool.
1 Cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.
Stir in the flour and milk and white chocolate drops to
make a soft but firm dough.
2 Divide mixture into 8 even sized balls, place apart on
two greased baking trays and flatten slightly.
3 Place one tray on the upper shelf and the other on the
lower shelf. Bake on CONVECTION 180ºC for 25
minutes until golden brown around the edges.
Rotate the trays 180º after half the cooking time.
DOUBLE CHOC CHIP COOKIES
175g margarine
175g soft brown sugar
1 egg (medium), beaten
2 large bananas, mashed (see tip below)
275g self raising wholemeal flour
30ml (2 tbsp) natural yoghurt
icing sugar to dredge
1 Cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and banana, mix well.
2 Stir in the flour and yoghurt to make a soft dough.
3 Spoon equal amounts of the mixture into 24 bun cases.
4 Place the cases into 2 bun trays, place one tray on the
upper shelf and the other on the lower shelf.
5 Cook on CONVECTION 180ºC for 26 minutes.
Rotate the trays 180º after half the cooking time.
Serve warm, dredged with icing sugar.
BANANA CAKES
Microwave Tip: Softening bananas
Place two peeled bananas in a bowl. Heat on 100% for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
1 To make the burgers, place the cheese, chestnut,
breadcrumb, onion, carrot and leek in a large bowl,
stir to mix well.
2 Add the curry powder, seasoning and egg, stir well to
bind the mixture.
3 Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
4 Preheat the oven to CONVECTION 230ºC.
5 Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form into
burger shapes with well-floured hands.
6 Mix chestnut and breadcrumbs together.
7 To coat the burgers, dip each burger first into the
wholemeal flour, then beaten egg and finally the nut
and breadcrumb mixture.
8 Place the burgers on a baking tray and place on the
lower shelf.
9 Cook on CONVECTION 230ºC for 23 minutes.
Rotate the tray 180º after half the cooking time.
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Serv
15ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
6 spring onions, sliced
1 small red pepper, seeded and sliced
1 small green pepper, seeded and sliced
175g potato, cooked and sliced
5 eggs (medium), beaten
salt and pepper to taste
75g cheddar cheese, grated
15ml (1 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped
Serves
2 baking potatoes (approx. 250g each)
100g cooked ham, chopped
200g double gloucester cheese, grated
15ml (1 tbsp) chives, chopped
100g mushroom, finely chopped
salt and pepper to season
RECIPES
PANISH OMELETTE
S
1 Place the oil in a 25cm (10") flan dish together with
the spring onion, red and green pepper, mix well.
Cook on 100% for 3 - 4 minutes until tender.
2 Add the potato, ensuring the mixture is evenly
distributed over the base of the flan dish, pour in the
beaten egg. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with
cheese and parsley.
3 Place on low rack, cook on DUAL GRILL, 50% for 10 -
12 minutes until evenly brown and crispy.
HEESY JACKETS
C
1 Pierce each potato in several places. Place on turntable
and bake on DUAL CONVECTION, 250ºC, 70% for 16
minutes until brown and crispy.
2 Halve each potato and scoop the flesh into a bowl, add
the ham, cheese, chives and mushroom, mix well.
Season. Pile the mixture back into the potato skins.
3 Place the filled potatoes in a flan dish on the high rack.
Cook on DUAL GRILL, 50% for 7 - 8 minutes until
brown and crispy.
HEESE
C
WEETCORN
& S
: Omit the double gloucester cheese, chives and mushrooms.
Add 200g of grated cheddar cheese and 100g sweet corn kernels at Stage 2.
225g dried pasta, e.g. farfalle (pasta bows)
600ml (1 pint) boiling water
50g pine nuts
1 quantity of blue cheese sauce (see page 93)
15ml (1 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped to garnish
1 red pepper, sliced
1 green pepper, sliced
1 yellow pepper, sliced
1 parsnip, sliced
75g red onion, chopped
175g courgette, sliced
125g carrot, sliced
125g asparagus, cut into 3cm lengths
60ml (4 tbsp) extra virgin olive oil
10ml (2 tsp) all purpose seasoning
5ml (1 tsp) Italian seasoning
Serv
900g red skinned potato, unpeeled & washed
150g red onion, coarsely chopped
50g vegetable oil
30ml (2 tbsp) fresh rosemary, chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped (see tip, page 60)
salt & pepper to taste
50g parmesan cheese freshly grated or shredded
RECIPES
OASTED VEGETABLES
R
1 Preheat the oven to CONVECTION 230ºC.
2 Place all the ingredients in a large bowl, mix thoroughly.
3 Divide the vegetables equally between two baking trays.
4 Place one tray on the lower shelf and one tray on the
upper shelf.
5 Cook on CONVECTION 230ºC for 30 minutes.
Rotate the trays 180º after half the cooking time.
ARMESAN POTATOES
P
1 Preheat the oven to CONVECTION 250ºC.
2 Cut the potato into approx. 3cm pieces.
Put the potato, onion, oil, rosemary, garlic, salt and
pepper in a large bowl and stir to coat.
3 Turn out into a greased 25cm (10”) flan dish and
arrange in a single layer.
4 Place on the low rack and cook on DUAL
CONVECTION, 250ºC, 30% for 25 minutes.
5 Turn the potatoes over and sprinkle with the cheese.
6 Return to the oven and cook on DUAL
CONVECTION, 250ºC, 30% for a further 10 minutes.
Serves
4 beef tomatoes
125g dried white, long grain rice, cooked
50g cooked ham, chopped
50g peas
15ml (1 tbsp) fresh oregano, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
75g mozzarella cheese, chopped
15ml (1 tbsp) fresh oregano, chopped to garnish
TUFFED TOMATOES
S
1 Slice the top off each tomato and scoop out the flesh
into a bowl, stir in the rice, ham, peas, oregano, salt
and pepper.
2 Fill each tomato shell with the rice mixture and place
in a large flan dish. Sprinkle generously with the
mozzarella cheese and oregano.
3 Place the on the low rack, cook on DUAL GRILL, 50%
for 10 minutes until the tomatoes are tender and the
15ml (1 tbsp) sunflower oil
1 clove garlic, crushed (see tip, page 60)
2 medium carrots, cut into strips
150g baby sweetcorn
100g button mushroom, halved
100g beansprout
100g mange-tout
1 red pepper, seeded and sliced
1 yellow pepper, seeded and sliced
6 spring onions, chopped
100g canned water chestnuts, sliced
2 sticks celery, sliced
225g canned pineapple chunks
300g cabbage, shredded
1 quantity of sweet & sour sauce (see page 93)
RECIPES
EGETABLE LAYERED LOAF
V
1 Combine the potato, cheese and breadcrumbs in a
bowl. (Ensure all of the water is squeezed out of the
grated potato.)
2 Line the base of a greased 1.5 litre loaf dish with half of
the potato mixture. Place a layer of courgettes on top
of the mixture, followed by a layer of carrot, then a
layer of celery. Add the remaining potato mixture and
pour over the egg and milk. Finally, arrange slices of
courgette over the top and sprinkle with cheese.
3 Place on the low rack and bake on DUAL
CONVECTION, 190ºC, 50% for 25 minutes.
WEET&SOUR VEGETABLES
S
1 Place the oil, garlic, carrot and sweetcorn in a large
bowl and mix well. Cover and cook on 100% for 4 - 5
minutes.
2 Stir in the mushroom, beansprout, mange-tout, red
and yellow pepper, spring onion, chestnuts, celery,
pineapple and cabbage.
3 Cover and cook on 100% for 4 minutes until the
vegetables are tender.
4 Add sweet and sour sauce, stir and cook on 100% for
4 minutes.
Serv
100g vegetable oil
5ml (1 tsp) paprika
5ml (1 tsp) english mustard powder
5ml (1 tsp) ground cumin
10ml (2 tsp) fennel seeds
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
15ml (1 tbsp) ginger purée
salt and pepper to taste
900g potato unpeeled and washed, cut into
approx. 3cm pieces
PICY POTATOES
S
1 Preheat the oven to CONVECTION 250ºC.
2 Place the oil, paprika, mustard, cumin, fennel seeds,
garlic, ginger and seasoning in a bowl and mix well. Add
the potato, stir to coat with the spices.
3 Turn out into a 25cm (10”) flan dish and arrange in a
1 Place the oil, carrot, swede, celery and onion in a 3.5
litre (approx. 6 pint) casserole dish, mix well and cook
on 100% for 5 minutes.
2 Add remaining ingredients, mix well.
3 Cook on 70% for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
4 To prepare the dumplings, mix the flour and mustard in
a bowl, rub in the margarine and stir in the parmesan
and parsley. Add the milk to form a firm dough.
5 Divide dough into 8 equal sized pieces and roll into
balls.
6 Add dumplings to the casserole after 30 minutes of
cooking.
7 Turn the dumplings over after 10 minutes of cooking.
Microwave Tip: Improving smells in the oven
Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300ml (
1
/2 pint) water and heat on 100% for 10 - 12 minutes.
Wipe the oven using a dry cloth.
VEGETABLE PIZZA
Serves
1 x 150g ready made pizza base (approx. 9”)
tomato pizza topping, to cover base
75g courgette, sliced
50g aubergine, diced
50g baby sweetcorn, sliced
25g broccoli florets
50g yellow pepper, sliced
100g mozzarella cheese, grated
1 Place the pizza base in a 25cm (10”) flan dish.
2 Spread the pizza topping over the base.
3 Preheat the oven to CONVECTION 250ºC.
4 Arrange the vegetables over the topping, then sprinkle
with the cheese.
5 Place on the low rack and cook on DUAL
2.5ml (
175g mixed dried fruit
50g walnut, chopped
325g thick white sliced bread, buttered
25g demerara sugar to sprinkle
BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING
1 Mix milk, cream, eggs, sugar and nutmeg in a bowl.
2 In a separate bowl mix the dried fruit and walnut.
3 Preheat the oven to CONVECTION 200ºC.
4 Place a layer of bread, buttered side up on the bottom
of a greased 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) casserole dish.
Sprinkle with the dried fruit mixture and add a little of
the milk mixture. Repeat this process for the remaining
ingredients, finishing with a layer of bread and reserving
enough milk mixture to cover.
Sprinkle with demerara sugar.
4 Place on the low rack, bake on DUAL CONVECTION,
200ºC, 30% for 30 minutes until set, golden brown and
crispy.
150ml (1/4pint) sunflower oil
225g soft brown sugar
3 eggs (medium), beaten
225g self raising flour
5ml (1 tsp) bicarbonate of soda
10ml (2 tsp) cinnamon
300g carrot, grated
125g walnut, roughly chopped
ICING:
225g cream cheese (see tip below)
grated rind of 1 lemon
5ml (1 tsp) lemon juice (see tip, page 81)
30ml (2 tbsp) icing sugar
25g walnuts, finely chopped to sprinkle
CARROT& COURGETTE CAKE: Substitute 150g of the carrot with 150g of grated courgette.
Add with the carrot and walnut in stage 1.
1 Combine the oil, sugar and eggs. Stir in the flour,
bicarbonate of soda and cinnamon.
Add the carrot and walnut, mix well.
2 Grease and line a 20cm (8") cake dish with greaseproof
paper, pour in the cake mixture.
3 Place on the low rack and cook, using sequence
programming, on DUAL CONVECTION, 180ºC, 30%
for 21 minutes 40 seconds then CONVECTION 180ºC
for 1 minute 30 seconds until firm to the touch and a
skewer comes out clean. Allow to cool before
decorating.
4 To prepare icing, combine cream cheese, lemon rind,
lemon juice and icing sugar until smooth.
Spread on top of the cake, sprinkle with walnuts.
Microwave Tip: Softening cream cheese
Place 225g cream cheese on a plate. Heat on 30% for 1 minute until soft.
Microwave Tip: Softening hard sugar
Place sugar in a bowl, sprinkle lightly with water and heat on 100% for 1 minute.
1 Grease and line the base of two 20cm (8") sandwich tins
with greaseproof paper.
2 Preheat the oven to CONVECTION 180ºC.
3 Cream the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy, beat
in the eggs. Fold in the flour.
4 Spoon equal amounts of the cake mixture into the
prepared tins.
5 Place one tin on the upper shelf and the other on the
lower shelf. Bake on CONVECTION 180ºC for 25
minutes, rotating the tins 180º after half the cooking time.
Cook until golden and firm to the touch.
Allow to cool before turning out.
6 Sandwich with jam and dredge with icing sugar.
V
ARIATION
UTTERFLYBUNS
B
:
: Place 10ml (2 tsp) of cake mixture into 20 bun case in bun trays.
Bake in preheated oven on CONVECTION 180ºC for 23 - 24 minutes.
Rotate the trays 180º after half the cooking time and continue cooking until firm.
When cool, scoope a teaspoon of sponge from the centre of each bun, fill the hollow
with buttercream. Cut each teaspoonful of sponge in half and position the “wings” in
the buttercream.
1 Combine the margarine, sugar, vanilla essence and eggs
together until smooth.
2 Stir in the remaining ingredients.
3 Grease and line the base of a deep, square 20cm ( 8")
dish with greaseproof paper, spoon in the brownie
mixture and smooth the surface.
4 Place on the low rack and bake on DUAL
CONVECTION, 180°C, 30% for 25 minutes until a
skewer comes out clean.
HOCOLATE CREAMS
C
1 Combine all the biscuit ingredients in a bowl, mix well.
2 Preheat the oven to CONVECTION 200ºC.
3 Divide mixture into 16 even sized pieces and roll into
balls. Place apart on two greased baking trays. Flatten
each ball slightly with a fork.
4 Place one tray on the upper shelf and the other on the
lower shelf. Bake on CONVECTION 200ºC for 12 - 14
minutes. Rotate the trays 180º after half the cooking time.
5 To prepare the buttercream, cream margarine and icing
sugar until fluffy. Add cocoa and mix well.
6 When biscuits are cool, spread with buttercream and
sandwich together to make 8 chocolate creams.
Mak
200g margarine
100g caster sugar
225g plain flour
1
7.5ml (1
/2tsp) bicarbonate of soda
10ml (2 tsp) ground cinnamon
225g porridge oats
100g sultana
20ml (4 tsp) golden syrup
45ml (3 tbsp) water
200g milk or plain chocolate, melted
(see tip, page 84)
INNAMON OATIES
C
1 Cream the margarine and sugar together until fluffy.
2 Mix in the flour, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon, oats and
sultana. Add the syrup and enough water to make a stiff
dough.
3 Preheat the oven to CONVECTION 200ºC.
4 Knead the dough lightly and divide into 24 equal sized
balls. Place apart on 2 greased baking trays.
5 Place one tray on the upper shelf and the other on the
lower shelf. Bake on CONVECTION 200ºC for 19
minutes. Rotate the trays 180º after half the cooking time.
6 Allow to cool and dip half of biscuit in the melted
Spread 100g fresh breadcrumbs evenly
over a large plate.
Heat on 100% for 2 - 3 minutes, stir
every minute until crispy.
RUSTY CHEESE TWIST
C
1 Mix flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl, rub in
the margarine and stir in the cheese and parsley.
2 Add milk, mix to a soft dough. Turn out and knead for
about 10 minutes until smooth. Return dough to bowl,
cover with cling film.
3 Place on the lower shelf, prove on CONVECTION
40ºC for 25 - 30 minutes until double in size.
4 Roll out the dough to make a rectangle 38 x 28cm
(15 x 11") and roll up widthways. Cut in half, roll each
half into a long sausage shape. Overlap the two rolls
alternately to form a twist. Seal ends with a little egg.
5 Place the cheese twist onto a greased baking tray and
cover with cling film.
6 Place on the lower shelf, prove on CONVECTION
40ºC for 15 - 20 minutes. Remove the cling film.
7 Preheat the oven to CONVECTION 220ºC.
8 Glaze the dough with egg. Place on the lower shelf,
675g strong white bread flour
1 x 7g sachet of easy blend yeast
10ml (2 tsp) caster sugar
5ml (1 tsp) salt
50g margarine
3
/4pint) hand hot milk
450ml (
1 egg (medium), beaten to glaze
HOLEMEALBREAD
W
HOLEMEALROLLS
W
: Substitute strong white bread flour with strong wholemeal bread flour.
: Divide into 12 even pieces at Stage 3. Place in two greased baking trays and prove
on CONVECTION 40ºC for 30 minutes. Cook on the upper and lower shelves
on CONVECTION 220ºC for 25 - 30 minutes until golden.
Rotate the trays 180º after half the cooking time.
RECIPES
ILK BREAD
M
1 Place flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl, mix well.
Rub in the margarine, add milk, mix to a soft, pliable
dough. Turn out and knead for about 10 minutes until
smooth. Return dough to bowl, cover with cling film.
2 Place on the lower square shelf, prove on CONVECTION
40ºC for 40 minutes until almost double in size.
3 Divide dough into two equal pieces, knead each in turn
for 2 - 3 minutes. Shape dough into oblongs to fit two
greased, 1.5 litre (2
with cling film.
4 Place on the lower shelf, prove on CONVECTION 40ºC
for 30 minutes. Remove cling film.
5 Glaze with egg, using scissors, make shallow snips all over
the surface to make a “spiky” effect (optional).
6 Place both dishes on the lower shelf, bake on
CONVECTION 220ºC for 25 - 30 minutes until golden.
Rotate both dishes 180º after half the cooking time.
1
/2 pint) Pyrex® loaf dishes. Cover
RUIT SCONES
F
1 Combine the flour and sugar in a bowl, rub in the
450g self raising flour
100g caster sugar
100g margarine
100g sultana
2 eggs (medium), beaten with milk to
make 300ml (
1 egg (medium), beaten to glaze
1
/2pint)
margarine and stir in the fruit. Add enough egg and
milk mixture to form a soft dough.
2 Preheat oven to CONVECTION 220ºC and grease 2
baking trays.
3 Roll out until 2cm (
1
(2
/2") in diameter.
3
/4") thick, cut out 12 scones 6.5cm
4 Place the scones on the prepared trays and brush with
egg to glaze.
5 Place one tray on the lower shelf and the other on the
upper shelf. Bake on CONVECTION 220ºC for 15
minutes until golden, rotate the trays 180º after half
the cooking time.
HOLEMEAL
W
D
AT E
:Substitute white self raising flour with wholemeal self raising flour, omit sultana.
:Substitute white self raising flour with wholemeal self raising flour and the sultana
with 100g date, finely chopped.
PICEDAPPLE
S
:Substitute white self raising flour with wholemeal flour and sultanas with 2 eating
apples, grated. Add 10ml (2 tsp) cinnamon at Stage 2.
1 Heat chocolate and water on 100% for 1 minute, stir
after 30 seconds. Stir vigorously until melted.
2 Add evaporated milk, cornflour and sugar.
Heat on 100% for 1 - 2 minutes, mix well.
Finally, stir in the vanilla essence.
Serve hot or cold with ice-cream, chocolate sponge.
HOCOLATE FUDGE
C
1 Place the chocolate in a bowl and heat on 100% for 2
minutes, stir every 30 seconds until melted.
2 Stir in butter, icing sugar and milk.
Heat on 100% for 2 - 3 minutes, stir vigorously every
minute until the mixture is thick and glossy.
3 Pour into a greased, rectangular 20 x 15cm (8 x 6")
dish, chill to set before cutting.
TRAWBERRY JAM
S
Mak
675g strawberry, washed and hulled
45ml (3 tbsp) lemon juice (see tip, page 81)
675g preserving sugar
1 Place strawberry and lemon juice in a very large bowl.
2 Heat on 100% for 4 minutes until strawberries have
softened. Add the sugar, mix well.
3 Cook on 70% for 35 - 40 minutes until setting point* is
reached, stir every 5 minutes.
4 Pour into hot, clean jars. Cover, seal and label.
ARIATION
V
: Replace strawberries with raspberries for raspberry jam.
* Setting point:
To determine, place 5ml (1 tsp) jam onto a saucer. Chill.
Move surface of jam with finger, if it wrinkles, setting point has been reached.
95
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Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd. (“Sharp”) guarantees that for a period of 12 months from the date of
purchase the enclosed product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. Sharp agrees to
provide for the repair or, at its option, the replacement of a defective product. Sharp reserves the right
to replace defective parts, or the product, with new or refurbished items. Items that are replaced
become the property of Sharp.
To benefit from this guarantee, any fault that occurs must be notified to Sharp, or its appointed Service
Facility, within one year from the date the product was purchased. Proof of purchase, such as a receipt
or invoice, must be provided.
If the product is exchanged, the replacement shall be covered by the unexpired portion of the original
guarantee.
In the unlikely event of the product requiring repair, please contact the supplier from whom it was
purchased. Where this is not possible, please contact an appointed Service Facility. Details of Service
Facilities appointed by Sharp can be obtained from www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport/service or
by contacting the Sharp Customer Information Centre whose details are given below.
This guarantee shall only apply to faults that are due to inferior workmanship or materials. It does not
cover faults or damage caused by accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the
product, or repair other than by a Service Facility appointed by Sharp.
The product is intended for private domestic use only. The guarantee will not apply if the product is
used in the course of a business, trade or profession.
The guarantee does not cover:
• Glass/ceramic turntables, as they can be damaged by handling/cleaning methods.
• Faults resulting from inadequate cleaning. Regular cleaning is required to prevent a build up of food
residue that can also affect the performance of the product.
• Carriage costs to or from the repair centre.
No person has any authority to vary the terms or conditions of this guarantee.
This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to your statutory rights, and does not affect these
rights in any way.
You may not transfer your rights or obligations under this warranty to anyone else.
If you have any difficulty operating the product, or would like information on other Sharp products,
please telephone the Sharp Customer Information Centre on the number given below.
Sharp Customer Information Centre
Website:www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport
Telephone:08705 274277 (01 676 0648 in Southern Ireland)
Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd is a company registered in England under number 965877
whose registered office is at
4 Furzeground Way, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB11 1EZ.
As part of a policy of continuous improvement,
we reserve the right to alter design and
specifications without notice.
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any form, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording, translating or other
means without prior permission from SHARP
Electronics (U.K.) Ltd.
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contained in this publication are, to our best
knowledge, correct at the time of going to print.
The right to change specifications, at any time,
without notice, is reserved as part of our policy
of continuous development and improvement.
** Internal capacity is calculated by measuring maximum width, depth and height.
Actual capacity for holding food is less.
*This Product fulfils the requirement of the European standard EN55011.
In conformity with this standard, this product is classified as group 2 class B equipment.
Group 2 means that the equipment intentionally generates radio-frequency energy in the form of
electromagnetic radiation for the heat treatment of food.
Class B equipment means that the equipment is suitable to be used in domestic establishments.
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